How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main start from $29. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 411 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

A bus trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h 46m	5:31pm	Südbahnhof	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h 46m	5:31pm	Südbahnhof	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	10:50am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 10m	8:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	7h 59m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 30m	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 15m	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 50m	5:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
12:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	15h 15m	4:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 30m	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 15m	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 50m	5:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	7h 59m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 20m	5:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	7h 59m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 25m	4:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Harburg	8h 59m	6:00pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $227	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $413	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $80	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,529 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11529 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $29

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main start from $29. The average price for this route is around $60. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is 11h 35m, covering a distance of 411 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-04

$45

12-05

$82

Today

$44

12-07

$56

12-08

$40

12-09

$39

12-10

$39

12-11

$33

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $183 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-11.