The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 56 trains that leave Hamburg for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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 887
ICE 619
ICE 887 · S 8
ICE 273 · ICE 524
ICE 775
ICE 1097
ICE 1097 · S 8
ICE 775
ICE 773
ICE 575Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £92.
Distance: 404 km
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Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 591+ HLB 28618 | On time 02:20 Hamburg Hbf | 4h52 | 07:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 591 · S 9 | 02:20 Hamburg Hbf | 4h54 | 07:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 571 · RE 4254 | On time 04:14 Hamburg Hbf | 4h08 | 08:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 571 | On time 04:14 Hamburg Hbf | 4h04 | 08:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1097 · S 8 | On time 05:06 Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 08:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1097 | On time 05:06 Hamburg Hbf | 3h45 | 08:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 71 · ICE 728 | On time 05:18 Hamburg Hbf | 4h02 | 09:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 573 · RE 4256 | On time 06:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 10:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 573 | On time 06:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h54 | 10:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 517 | On time 06:46 Hamburg Hbf | 5h03 | 11:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 73 · S 8 | On time 07:24 Hamburg Hbf | 4h05 | 11:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 73 · ICE 724 | On time 07:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 11:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1577 · ICE 279+ HLB 28638 | On time 07:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 12:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1577 · ICE 279 · S 9 | On time 07:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 12:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 575 | On time 08:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h54 | 12:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 575 · RE 4258 | On time 08:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 12:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 519 | On time 08:46 Hamburg Hbf | 5h03 | 13:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 75 · ICE 720 | On time 09:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h56 | 13:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 75 · RE 29522 | On time 09:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 13:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1579 · ICE 371+ HLB 28644 | On time 09:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 14:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1579 · ICE 371 · S 9 | On time 09:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 14:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 577 · RE 4260 | 10:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 14:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 577 | 10:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h54 | 14:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1683 · S 9 | 10:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 15:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1285 · ICE 1219 · RB 29258 | 10:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h38 | 15:06 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1683+ HLB 28652 | 10:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 15:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 611 | 10:46 Hamburg Hbf | 5h03 | 15:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 77 · RE 29526 | On time 11:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 15:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 77 · ICE 626 | On time 11:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h56 | 15:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1671 · ICE 373+ HLB 28654 | 11:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 16:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1671 · RE 29528 | 11:28 Hamburg Hbf | 5h08 | 16:36 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 579 · S 8 | 12:24 Hamburg Hbf | 4h05 | 16:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 579 | 12:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h54 | 16:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1205 · ICE 691 · RB 29266 | 12:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h38 | 17:06 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 613 | 12:46 Hamburg Hbf | 5h03 | 17:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 79 · ICE 622 | On time 13:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h56 | 17:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 79 · RE 29530 | On time 13:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 17:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
IC 2375 · ICE 375+ HLB 28660 | 13:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 18:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
ICE 771 · RE 4264 | 14:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 18:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 771 | 14:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h54 | 18:18 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 615 | 14:45 Hamburg Hbf | 5h04 | 19:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1171 · RE 29534 | 15:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h58 | 19:22 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 1171 · ICE 1128 | 15:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3h56 | 19:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1675 · ICE 377 · S 9 | 15:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 20:14 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1675 · ICE 377+ HLB 28666 | 15:28 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 20:12 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 15:46. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 15:46 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £17. 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Most wanted Burger
- LüttLiv
- T.R.U.D.E.
- Schweinske Barmbek
- Hotel am Stadtpark
- IntercityHotel Hamburg-Barmbek
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- Most wanted Burger
- Taverna Metaxa
- Eddas Eiscafe
- McDonald's
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Asia Lam
- Dutch
- Schweinske
- Sultan's Kepub
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Ambassador
- City Haus
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- BLOCK HOUSE
- China-Restaurant Ming Dynastie
- Jam Jam
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
- Kaiser´s Pizza
- Merrano
- Bäckerei Kamps
- Dream Döner
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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