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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€103
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 28 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sat, Jul 18, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 42 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 707:47 PM5h49Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:36 AMHamburg Hbf€241One-way0 transfers- ICE 1272 · ICE 108011:35 PM7h07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:42 AMHamburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
- S5 · ICE 1272 · ICE 108011:57 PM6h45Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:42 AMHamburg Hbf€441One-way2 transfers
- ICE 5746:46 PM5h03Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:49 PMHamburg Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5728:46 PM6h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:46 AMHamburg Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
- 4504 · ICE 886+
821187:24 AM4h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:05 PMHamburg Hbf€1421One-way2 transfers - ICE 785:47 AM4h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:29 AMHamburg Hbf€1251One-way0 transfers
- ICE 767:47 AM4h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1251One-way0 transfers
- ECE 89:47 AM4h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1251One-way0 transfers
- ICE 723:47 PM4h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:29 PMHamburg Hbf€841One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €104.
Distance: 394 km
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€50 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €196 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 618 | 4:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h29 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4150 · ICE 888 | On time 5:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h00 | 10:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 78 | On time 5:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4502 · ICE 686 | On time 6:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h50 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 776 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h44 | 11:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4504 · ICE 886 | On time 7:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h02 | 12:26 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 76 | On time 7:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4506 · ICE 684 | On time 8:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h45 | 1:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2374 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h48 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2374 · ICE 774 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h38 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2810 · ICE 774 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h38 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4508 · ICE 882 | On time 9:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h56 | 2:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 8 | On time 9:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4510 · ICE 682 | On time 10:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h51 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 772 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h43 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4512 · ICE 880 | On time 11:24 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h50 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 74 | On time 11:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4514 · ICE 680 | On time 12:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 5:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4516 · ICE 788 | On time 1:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h51 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 6 | On time 1:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h43 | 6:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4518 · ICE 588 | On time 2:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 7:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 578 | 2:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h43 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4520 · ICE 786 | On time 3:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 8:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 72 | On time 3:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 721 · ICE 1284 | On time 3:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h42 | 8:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576+ 15016 | Delayed 5:13 PM 4:17 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h12 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4524 · ICE 586 · ICE 576 | On time 4:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h05 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4524 · ICE 2286 · ICE 576 | On time 4:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h05 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 4528 · ICE 784 | On time 5:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h50 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 4 | On time 5:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h50 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 574 | On time 6:46 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h43 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4534 · ICE 782 | 7:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h23 | 12:47 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 70 | On time 7:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h06 | 12:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4536 · ICE 582 · 82848+81600 | 8:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h56 | 3:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 920 | On time 11:22 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h28 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h07 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1912 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:35 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h07 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S5 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h45 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S5 · ICE 1912 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h45 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
| 15548 · IC 60470 · ICE 1686 | On time 2:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h54 | 7:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 394 km distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 394 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 10:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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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