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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£120
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
36
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 36 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 401 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 1272 · ICE 1080+
2437923:466h56Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:42Hamburg Hbf£251One-way2 changes- ICE 2972 · ICE 10800:046h38Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:42Hamburg Hbf£361One-way1 change
- ICE 6184:595h16Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:15Hamburg Hbf£591One-way0 changes
- ICE 51419:105h05Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0:15Hamburg Hbf£681One-way0 changes
- ICE 100 · IC 2347 · ICE 1541+
8285622:117h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:05Hamburg Hbf£751One-way3 changes
- ICE 521 · ICE 11265:383h58Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:36Hamburg Hbf£901One-way1 change
- ICE 123 · ICE 57814:154h14Frankfurt Airport long-distance station18:29Hamburg Hbf£1961One-way1 change
- ICE 125 · ICE 57616:154h14Frankfurt Airport long-distance station20:29Hamburg Hbf£1351One-way1 change
- ICE 129 · ICE 57220:154h15Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0:30Hamburg Hbf£811One-way1 change
- ICE 15 · ICE 613:154h18Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:33Hamburg Hbf£1811One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £268.
Distance: 401 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £268 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £72.
A coach is £224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £268.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 27m.
Coach takes on average 9h 16m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (4h 27m by train vs 5h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 2972 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 22:04 0:04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h38 | 4:42 4:42Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 108 | Delayed 14:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 17:36 17:36Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 123 · ICE 578 | Delayed 12:55 14:15Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 16:35 16:35Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 518 | Delayed 15:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 18:18 18:18Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 315 · ICE 72 | On time 15:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h23 | 19:38 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 106 | On time 16:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 21:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 125 · ICE 576 | On time 16:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 20:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 516 | Delayed 17:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 20:18 20:18Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 17 · ECE 4 | On time 17:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h20 | 21:35 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 104 | Delayed 18:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 21:18 21:18Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 127 · ICE 574 | On time 18:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h24 | 22:39 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 514 | On time 19:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 0:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 317 · ICE 70 | On time 19:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h26 | 23:41 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 129 · ICE 572 | On time 20:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h15 | 0:30 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 24363+ICE 274 · 82848+81604 | 20:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 8h34 | 5:20 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 920 | On time 23:40 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h14 | 6:54 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| ICE 2972 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 0:04 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h38 | 4:42 4:42Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 618 | 4:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h16 | 10:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 521 · ICE 1126 | On time 5:38 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h58 | 9:36 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 616 | On time 7:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 204 | On time 8:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| 24319+ICE 376 · ICE 2374 | On time 8:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h53 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 614 | 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 14:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 1022 | On time 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h39 | 13:49 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 11 · ECE 8 · ICE 882 | On time 9:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h42 | 13:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 10:09 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h31 | 14:40 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 202 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 121 · ICE 772 | On time 10:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h25 | 14:40 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 612 | 11:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 16:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 13 · ICE 74 | On time 11:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h25 | 15:40 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 27 · ICE 770 | On time 12:02 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 16:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 200 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h04 | 17:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 610 | 13:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h05 | 18:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 15 · ICE 6 | On time 13:15 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h18 | 17:33 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:38, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 401 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 401 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 2:38 |
Last train 22:04 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hamburg Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hamburg Hbf
Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Most popular train connections from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Most popular trains to and from Hamburg Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Most popular train connections to Hamburg Hbf
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