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

The cheapest coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start from £18. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 245 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	06:15	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 29 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	05:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 40m	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 51m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	14:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 10m	23:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55	Harburg	No tags
	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 2 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
20:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 55m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
20:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	13h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	06:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 35m	10:55	Harburg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:47 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage duration

244 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £126	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £231	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £43	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 by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

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

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The cheapest coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start from £18. The average price for this route is around £36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 10m, covering a distance of 245 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
A bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

26/11

£40

27/11

£42

Today

£40

29/11

£32

30/11

£31

01/12

£23

02/12

£20

03/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £19

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 £19 to £105 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 £19, which is on 2025-12-03.