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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Showing times and prices for May 28
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€122
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
56
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 €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Fast trains
Of the 56 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Hamburg Hbf on Thu, May 28, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 52 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.
ICE 129 · ICE 5728:15 PM4h57Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:12 AMHamburg Hbf€701One-way1 transfer- S8 · IC 604701:30 AM6h30Frankfurt am Main Flughafen8:00 AMHamburg Hbf€721One-way1 transfer
- S9 · ICE 5728:15 PM4h57Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1:12 AMHamburg Hbf€831One-way1 transfer
- ICE 510 · ICE 92011:11 PM7h58Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:09 AMHamburg Hbf€901One-way1 transfer
- ICE 6184:59 AM5h33Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:32 AMHamburg Hbf€901One-way0 transfers
- 29525 · ICE 5746:22 PM4h52Frankfurt am Main Flughafen11:14 PMHamburg Hbf€1131One-way1 transfer
- 29543 · ECE 45:22 PM4h52Frankfurt am Main Flughafen10:14 PMHamburg Hbf€1291One-way1 transfer
- 29503 · ICE 767:22 AM4h52Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:14 PMHamburg Hbf€1131One-way1 transfer
- 29501 · ICE 7766:22 AM4h52Frankfurt am Main Flughafen11:14 AMHamburg Hbf€1131One-way1 transfer
- 4295 · ICE 7748:22 AM4h52Frankfurt am Main Flughafen1:14 PMHamburg Hbf€1571One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €96.
Distance: 402 km
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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, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 · ICE 770 | Delayed 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 3:16 PM 3:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 13 · ICE 770 | Delayed 10:24 AM 12:21 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h53 | 3:16 PM 3:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1651 · ICE 6 | Delayed 1:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 4:16 PM 4:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4521 · ICE 6+ 15169 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 610 | Delayed 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 4:35 PM 4:35 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 6 | Delayed 1:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 4:16 PM 4:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29515 · ICE 1072 · ICE 788 | Delayed 1:36 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h00 | 4:38 PM 4:38 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 108 | Delayed 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 5:34 PM 5:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 578 | On time 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
| S8 · IC 60470 | Delayed 1:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h30 | 6:00 AM 6:00 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 778 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h00 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h33 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 15161+4500 · ICE 888 | 5:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h27 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 78 | 5:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 29501 · ICE 776 | 6:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h52 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15163+4593 · ICE 76 | 7:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 12:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 616 | 7:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 29503 · ICE 76 | 7:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h52 | 12:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 | 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4295 · ICE 774 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h52 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1557 · ECE 8 | 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 15165+4513 · ECE 8 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 614 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h22 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ECE 8 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1513 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:38 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h58 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 529 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S8 · ICE 1670 · ICE 682 | On time 10:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h36 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h59 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1225 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h12 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 | On time 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h21 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 28 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 3h 58m.
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 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Hamburg Hbf from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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 Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
€15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
27 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.
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.
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.
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
FlixTrain
About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 17m
Cheapest Price
€34
FlixTrain frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FlixTrain GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 36m
Cheapest Price
€40
FlixTrain GmbH frequency
2 a day
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 39m
Cheapest Price
€120
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
€75
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
22 a day
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.
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is €40; 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 58m 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 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes,there are 7 direct trains a day from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). 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, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 58m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Hamburg Hbf is January.
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
Frankfurt am Main
Hamburg
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
Information Desk
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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