The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
3 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
55
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg 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 to Hamburg will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 55 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Hamburg on Mon, Nov 17, 40 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 3 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 920
ICE 674 · ICE 1080
ICE 920
ICE 100 · ICE 1080
S 8 · ICE 674 · ICE 1080
ICE 74
ICE 672
ICE 774
ICE 578
ICE 474Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €136.
Distance: 395 km
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€66 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €233 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 920 | On time 10:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h26 | 5:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 920 | Delayed 10:40 PM 10:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h11 | 5:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 · IC 60470 | Delayed 11:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h17 | 6:53 AM 6:53 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, November 17 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h38 | 10:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2507 · ICE 1088 | On time 3:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h21 | 7:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 827 · ICE 1088 | On time 3:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h21 | 7:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1088 | On time 4:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 7:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 672 | On time 4:32 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h04 | 8:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 672 | On time 4:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 8:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 5:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h55 | 9:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1674 | On time 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h39 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 9:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 | On time 6:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · S 6 · ICE 474 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h21 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 474 | On time 6:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h01 | 11:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1672 | On time 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h39 | 12:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 7:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h48 | 11:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 | On time 8:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 · RB 15510 · ICE 78 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h16 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 | On time 8:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h55 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2374 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h39 | 2:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 9:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 | On time 10:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 13 · RB 15514 · ICE 76 | On time 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h17 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 76 | On time 10:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 578 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h55 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1578 | On time 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h41 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 578 | On time 11:54 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | On time 12:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 · RB 15518 · ICE 74 | On time 12:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h15 | 4:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 | On time 12:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h41 | 4:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 576 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h55 | 5:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1576 | On time 1:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h41 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 576 | On time 1:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h42 | 5:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 | On time 2:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 315 · RE 4540 · ICE 72 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h24 | 6:43 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 72 | On time 2:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h49 | 6:43 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1094 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h11 | 7:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1574 | On time 3:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h41 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1094 | On time 3:52 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h00 | 7:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 4:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · S 6 · ICE 70 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h30 | 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 70 | On time 4:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h51 | 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 572 | On time 5:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 9:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 572 | On time 5:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h57 | 9:51 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 | On time 6:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 317 · RB 15530 · ICE 376 | On time 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h20 | 10:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376 | On time 6:54 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h45 | 10:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 272 | On time 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h04 | 12:49 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 | On time 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h35 | 12:49 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 100 · ICE 1080 | On time 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 8h34 | 5:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 8 · ICE 674 · ICE 1080 | On time 10:05 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h37 | 5:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg from €20. 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
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, which is located around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Wunderbar
- Pizza Ciro
- Schiffsmeldestelle
- Mainod
- Lindner Congress Hotel Frankfurt
- Parkside Hotel
- Höchster Hof
- Hotel am Schloss
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
- Hiroshi
- Genießertreff
- Urfa
- Pizzeria Charly Braun
- 25h
- Admiral Hotel
- Alexander am Zoo
- Hotel am Zoo
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Blackbox Burger
- Da Cimino
- Tandori Taste
- Amalfi
- Hotel Essential by Dorint
- Niederräder Hof
- Hotel Niederrad
- Da Severino
- Mekong Imbiss
- Pizzeria Rusticale
- Euro Bar Gelateria
- Hotel Isabella
- Pizzeria Cassavia
- Topsis Burger
- Öz Antep Dönerhaus
- Pizzeria Pomodoro
- Hotel Post
- McDonald's
- Rama V
- Curry Club
- Bella Mia
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- Mainhaus Stadthotel
- Hotel Ritter
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Istanbul
- Dein Döner
- Da Massimo
- Damiro Westsite
- Attaché
- Fair Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City
- Hotel Lloyed
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Sissi und Franz
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Hotel West an der Bockenheimer Warte
- Attaché
- Art-Hotel Robert Mayer
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Octopus Fisch Haus
- Olympisches Feuer
- Pamukkale Köz
- Souperia
- Cabo Hotel
- Stadthaushotel
- Superbude St. Pauli
- Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Asia Lam
- Dutch
- Schweinske
- Sultan's Kepub
- Kochburg
- Schweinske
- Mina
- Calabrese Eiscafé
- RAPHAEL HOTEL WÄLDERHAUS
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Ambassador
- City Haus
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- INDIAN FOOD
- Pizza Max
- Blockhouse
- The Locks
- Imbiss Tetova
- Pikasa
- Nach Amerika
- Eiscafé Sharri
- Café im Herrenhaus
- Soul Sushi Sasel
- Mama
- Cafe Reinhardt
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Fischereihafen Restaurant
- El Tequito
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Hotel Central
- Auto-Parkhotel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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