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

The average train ticket price from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is R 1 072. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main 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 Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

A train trip between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main is around 4h, although the fastest train will take about 3h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 393 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 52. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

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

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

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

Train Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main from R 233 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	18:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	22:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	18:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 56m	22:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	18:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	22:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	18:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 56m	22:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	7h 9m	05:37	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	09:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 44m	09:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	06:24	Hamburg Hbf	4h 37m	11:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
InterCity + S-Bahn	22:08	Hamburg Hbf	6h 52m	05:00	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:01	Hamburg Hbf	3h 55m	23:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	09:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 44m	09:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	06:24	Hamburg Hbf	4h 37m	11:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	7h 9m	05:37	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	09:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 44m	09:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	06:24	Hamburg Hbf	4h 37m	11:01	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	7h 9m	05:37	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	09:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 44m	09:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:08	Hamburg Hbf	6h 20m	04:28	Frankfurt Süd	Cheapest
	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	09:32	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:06	Hamburg Hbf	3h 44m	09:50	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:08	Hamburg Hbf	6h 20m	04:28	Frankfurt Süd	Cheapest
	07:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	11:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:45	HAM Airport	9h 48m	15:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:18	Hamburg Hbf	4h 2m	10:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:18	Hamburg Hbf	3h 42m	10:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	07:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	11:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:45	HAM Airport	9h 48m	15:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:18	Hamburg Hbf	4h 2m	10:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:24 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 5 hours and with fares starting at just R 446, 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 363 - R 2 843	Average duration11h 25m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 298 - R 4 728	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 446 - R 985	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511 413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main cost?
The average train ticket price from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is R 1 072. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main 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 Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
A train trip between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main is around 4h, although the fastest train will take about 3h 26m. This is the time it takes to travel the 393 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main?
The number of trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 52. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
When taking the train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
Trains travelling between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) or Harburg and arrive at Südbahnhof, Frankfurt Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

21/11

R 1 387

22/11

R 841

Today

R 2 819

24/11

R 421

25/11

R 379

26/11

R 379

27/11

R 421

28/11

R 800

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of R 379

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

You can expect to pay from R 379 to R 5 196 for a train 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 R 379, which is on 2025-11-25.