Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 11

Cheapest price on Oct 11

€28

Average ticket price on Oct 11

€85

Fastest journey on Oct 11

3 h 52 m

Average journey duration on Oct 11

3 h 56 m

Trains on Oct 11

47

Distance

402 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.

Fast trains

On Sun, Oct 11, we found 47 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf, including 12 direct services.

On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .

On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnS8 · 4635 · ICE 1080
    10:00 PM8h42
    Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €281One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 522 · ICE 920
    11:25 PM7h44
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    7:09 AMHamburg Hbf
    €301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 317 · ICE 70
    7:15 PM4h46
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:01 AMHamburg Hbf
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1021 · ICE 1080
    10:02 PM8h40
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 100 · ICE 1541 · ICE 1080
    10:19 PM8h23
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    €401One-way
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 3h 43m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
402 km
Average train duration
4h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
25
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
3h 43m
First train
3:23 AM
Last train
9:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1074
On time
9:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
3h58
1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 529 · ICE 1074
Delayed
7:48 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h55
1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 1670 · ICE 682
On time
10:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h57
2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 992 · ICE 772
On time
10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h20
2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 202
On time
10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h04
3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 772
On time
10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 612
On time
11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h05
4:15 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 74
On time
11:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 74
Delayed
9:21 AM 11:15 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h14
3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 27 · ICE 770
On time
12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h27
4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 200
Delayed
10:18 AM 12:11 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h04
3:22 PM 3:22 PMHamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 770
On time
12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610
On time
1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h05
6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 6
On time
1:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h14
5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 6
On time
1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1517 · ICE 1072
On time
1:35 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h02
5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29515 · ICE 1072
On time
1:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h01
5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 627 · ICE 1072
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h56
5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 796 · ICE 578
On time
2:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h20
6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 108
Delayed
12:17 PM 2:11 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h04
5:21 PM 5:21 PMHamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 578
On time
2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 518
On time
3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h05
8:15 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 72
On time
3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 315 · ICE 72
On time
3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h14
7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 229 · ICE 576
On time
4:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h27
8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 106
Delayed
2:17 PM 4:11 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h04
7:21 PM 7:21 PMHamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 576
On time
4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ECE 4
Delayed
5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
7:49 PM 7:49 PMHamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1070
On time
5:38 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
3h59
9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 104
Delayed
6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h05
9:18 PM 9:18 PMHamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 574
On time
6:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Sunday, October 11
Deutsche BahnICE 23 · ICE 774
On time
8:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h27
12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 774
On time
8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 204
On time
8:18 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
5h04
1:22 PM Hamburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 8
On time
9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h14
1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 11 · ICE 8
On time
9:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
4h14
1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 43m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

metronom

About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average metronom Duration
5h 37m
Cheapest metronom Price
€30
metronom frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is €95; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is 3h 43m to travel the 402 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 3:23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 9:40 PM.
Yes,there are 7 direct trains a day from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, metronom for the best way to get you to Hamburg Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Hamburg Hbf from Frankfurt am Main Airport is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 43m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Hamburg
Hamburg HbfHachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre

Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S3, S1 · 2m · €3 · every ~44 min
BusX35, 16, 606, 17, 6 · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min
SubwayU4, U2 · 1m · €2 · every ~33 min

Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.

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