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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf is to rideshare which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Hamburg central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg Hbf is 512 km. The road distance is 477.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €90 - €410.

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

The train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf takes 3h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €90 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €190 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg Hbf?

There are 1652+ hotels available in Hamburg Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf?

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

Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 43m
€90–410
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Frankfurt to Hamburgrideshare 474.1 km
5h 21m
€19–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
6h 29m
€35–65
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
5h 39m
€35–110
Drive 477.5 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbfcar 477.5 km
4h 4m
€68–98
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 3m
€89–410
Train via Hamburg-Harburg
1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Hamburg-Harburgtrain 20N
5h 40m
€104–445
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
5h 55m
€95–120
Fly Frankfurt to Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
2h 54m
€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 23m
€133–425
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 40m
€116–399

Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg Hbf by train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.3 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–410 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hamburg central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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