What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main station to Altona. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Altona is 503 km. The road distance is 483.5 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

The train from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altona takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Altona bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Altona train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €30 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Altona bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Altona train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Altona is 483 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Altona.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 1736+ hotels available in Altona.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Altona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt am Main and Altona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Frankfurt am Main to Altona - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 12 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Altona by train, bus, night train, car, car train, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altonatrain 42 / ...
3h 53m
€30–400
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Hamburgrideshare 474.1 km
5h 14m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
6h 55m
€43–72
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
5h 57m
€35–110
Drive 483.5 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Altonacar 483.5 km
4h 7m
€69–99
Train via Hamburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 56m
€95–404
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 13 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
4h 17m
€91–411
Train via Hamburg-Harburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 20N
5h 54m
€104–437
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altonacartrain
6h 33m
€95–120
Fly Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 7m
€81–189
Fly Frankfurt to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4h 36m
€135–429
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4h 53m
€116–396

Frankfurt am Main to Altona by train

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Distance: 503.1 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Altona, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hamburg-Altona 3 times a day. Tickets cost €90–400 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hamburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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