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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €113.
Distance: 395 km
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€59 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m 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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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 3 travel options from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main. You can take a coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Hamburg is by taking a coach, which costs on average €16.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a coach costs €114 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €131 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €4 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €20.
The fastest way from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Coach takes 5 h 25 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 36 min of travel time.
The Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main distance is approximately 395 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 17 coaches per day.
- 12 flights per day.
- 18 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:
- Coaches most often depart from Hamburg at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Hamburg at Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for €16.
- Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Air Serbia can take you to Frankfurt am Main by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main for €131.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for €20.
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- You can find 7 direct coaches per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
- You can find 11 direct flights per day to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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