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Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg

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Frankfurt Central Station, Germany → Hamburg, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg

Composite routes from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Hamburg,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$496.18
Plane from Frankfurt to Bremen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$407.12
Plane from Frankfurt to Hannover-Langenhagen
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$826.97

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$52.16

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.50–$139.95

metronom

Phone:
+49 581 97164164
Website:
der-metronom.de/
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $92.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Central Station and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Central Station and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct flight between Frankfurt Central Station and Hamburg?

Yes, there are direct flights between Frankfurt Central Station and Hamburg; these take 1h 5m and cost $86.96 - $315.22 .

How far is it from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Hamburg is 499 km. The road distance is 495.1 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

The train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbf takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg bus from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg train from?

Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $81.52 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 6h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $347.83 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg bus arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg train arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg?

Book your Frankfurt Central Station to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1344+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $49.58 per night.
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