How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg cost?

The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is R 1 302. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is around 4h 3m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 393 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?

The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 51. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

When taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg from R 311 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	23:10	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	8h 4m	07:14	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	19:58	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 41m	23:39	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:55	Frankfurt Hbf	12h 13m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	18:40	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 6m	22:46	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	18:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 9m	22:29	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:55	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	10:55	Harburg	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	18:40	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 6m	22:46	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	18:20	Frankfurt Süd	4h 9m	22:29	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:24	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 26m	06:50	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	06:58	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 38m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:20	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:41	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 55m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	08:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 48m	12:42	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:41	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 55m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	08:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 48m	12:42	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:25	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 25m	06:50	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	13:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 41m	17:35	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	11:12	Südbahnhof	9h 20m	20:32	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:29	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 21m	06:50	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	21:12	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 59m	01:11	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:23	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:58	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:23	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:58	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	14:04	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 31m	18:35	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 51m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	11:12	Südbahnhof	9h 20m	20:32	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:23	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:58	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	14:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 10m	23:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 35m	11:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:14	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 35m	01:49	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	13:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 41m	17:35	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55	Harburg	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:25	Frankfurt Hbf	7h 25m	06:50	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	13:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 41m	17:35	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:25	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	4h 11m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:54	Frankfurt Süd	3h 42m	10:36	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just R 413, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 358 - R 2 866	Average duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 295 - R 5 597	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 413 - R 1 175	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 289 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Südbahnhof

B - Frankfurt Airport

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Harburg

C - Hamburg Airport

D - Hamburg Altona

Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Hamburg

How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is R 1 302. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is around 4h 3m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 29m. This is the time it takes to travel the 393 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?
The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 51. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
When taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/11

R 582

11/11

R 790

Today

R 1 457

13/11

R 416

14/11

R 416

15/11

R 375

16/11

R 999

17/11

R 375

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of R 375

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

You can expect to pay from R 375 to R 4 932 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 375, which is on 2025-11-15.