How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hamburg?

About 244 miles (393 km) separate Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are St. Michaelis Church, The maritime heart of Hamburg, Speicherstadt (Historic Warehouse Complex), Lake Alster and Fish Market.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	17h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 40m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:25am	Frankfurt Hbf	12h 50m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	8:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	11h 20m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	1:20am	Frankfurt Hbf	15h 35m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55pm	Frankfurt Hbf	12h 13m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:40pm	Frankfurt Hbf	14h 5m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 20
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	1:20am	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 48m	11:08am	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 21
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	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08am	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 22
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	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	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 November 23
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 November 25
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
1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	6:45am	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:53 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 the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $24, 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$21 - $164	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $320	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $67	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$40

11/17

$54

Today

$31

11/19

$45

11/20

$36

11/21

$40

11/22

$28

11/23

$36

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $118 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 $28 which is on 2025-11-22.