How to get from Frankfurt to Hamburg
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 333 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on August 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €76Checked Sep 7 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 4h 38mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 23mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€76Checked Sep 71h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Sep 84h 38m · directSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 23m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Hamburg Airportflight
Lufthansa·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€82Departures from Frankfurt to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:40 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 01:40 | 23:25 |
| Flixtraintrain | 3 | 09:58 | 13:58 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-HamburgBook →
FlixBusFrankfurt-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Hamburg works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €112 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Hamburg from Frankfurt?
About 333 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €112. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Hamburg?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Hamburg?
Frankfurt is FRA and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written FRA to HAM.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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