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

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main start from R 289. The average price for this train route is around R 1 114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is 4h, covering a distance of 395 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

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

The earliest train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 22:46.

Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main from R 369 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	7h 59m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	14:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	18:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	14:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 56m	18:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags
	14:12	Hamburg Hbf	3h 41m	17:53	Frankfurt Süd	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	18:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 56m	22:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:01	Harburg	7h 59m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	07:24	Hamburg Hbf	3h 36m	11:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:45	HAM Airport	11h 46m	17:31	Südbahnhof	No tags
	11:17	Hamburg Hbf	8h 16m	19:33	Südbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	06:18	Hamburg Hbf	4h 2m	10:20	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 14 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:01	Harburg	11h 9m	04:10	FRA Frankfurt airport	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:01	Harburg	8h 34m	01:35	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	09:28	Harburg	6h 32m	16:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 15 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:29	Hamburg Hbf	3h 45m	00:14	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	09:18	Hamburg Hbf	6h 42m	16:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 16 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	7h 9m	05:37	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	13:05	Hamburg Hbf	6h 55m	20:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:21	Hamburg Hbf	12h 44m	06:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:28	Hamburg Hbf	7h 9m	05:37	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
	13:05	Hamburg Hbf	6h 55m	20:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:21	Hamburg Hbf	12h 44m	06:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 18 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 10m	12:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	09:18	Hamburg Hbf	6h 42m	16:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	14:50	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	23:00	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 10m	12:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	09:18	Hamburg Hbf	6h 42m	16:00	Südbahnhof	No tags
	06:23	Hamburg Hbf	3h 33m	09:56	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 353 - R 2 760	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 289 - R 5 033	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 433 - R 967	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511 583 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

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

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

How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main start from R 289. The average price for this train route is around R 1 114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main is 4h, covering a distance of 395 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 26m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 34 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 22:46.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 413

11/12

R 792

Today

R 2 080

13/12

R 874

14/12

R 1 373

15/12

R 583

16/12

R 416

17/12

R 416

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 413

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

You can expect to pay from R 413 to R 4 347 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 416, which is on 2025-12-16.