How to get from Frankfurt to Hamburg
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 6h 23m, from €38.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 23m by bus with no transfer. 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 September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·6h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Frankfurt to Hamburg: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Frankfurt to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Hamburg central, about 6h 23m. In total it's roughly €38 over 6h 23m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Hamburg
DepartureFrankfurtWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Frankfurt to Hamburg
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Frankfurt to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Hamburg?+−
The most useful route takes about 6h 23m by bus, with no transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €38. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Hamburg?+−
On this route you travel with 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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