The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 2:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg train tickets online with Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is 392.4 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.