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Compare train and coach for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 394 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32
Distance 394 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 04:46 |
Last train 21:14 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £32
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 32m
Cheapest Price
£63
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße train
FAQs: Travel by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
Booking trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße. The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £64, while the average price tends to be around £64.
To get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is by coach, costing approximately £32.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
The train distance from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße is 394 km.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße covers a distance of 394 km and takes approximately 3h 32m. Trains run 17 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße leaves at 4:46.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße departs at 21:14.
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße run approximately 17 times per day.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße
Frankfurt am Main
Hamburg
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
Accessibility
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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