How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start from $32. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 395 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	6:54pm	Harburg	Fastest
	6:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	5:35am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 40m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 51m	1:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 10m	11:10pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
8:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 55m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	13h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 48m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 35m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $233	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $429	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $79	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
Visit page
B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
Visit page
B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Visit page
C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
Visit page
D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,166 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start from $32. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The average bus travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 395 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$73

11-27

$78

Today

$74

11-29

$62

11-30

$57

12-01

$42

12-02

$37

12-03

$36

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $36 to $195 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-12-03.