How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hamburg?

The distance covered from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 393 km (244 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt am Main, and end it at Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	6:54pm	Harburg	Fastest
	6:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55pm	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
	10:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 35m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 17m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	6:54pm	Harburg	Fastest
	6:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55pm	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
	10:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 35m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:12am	Südbahnhof	12h 3m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	6:54pm	Harburg	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 51m	1:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 10m	11:10pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 55m	10:55pm	Harburg	No tags
	5:35am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 40m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	2:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
	1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	8:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 55m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:30am	FRA Frankfurt airport	8h 38m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	1:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
1:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
12:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	13h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
9:15pm	Frankfurt Hbf	17h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
12:05am	FRA Frankfurt airport	14h 15m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
8:40pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 40m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $235	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $459	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $97	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg by bus

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hamburg?
The distance covered from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 393 km (244 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt am Main, and end it at Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$43

11-12

$82

Today

$57

11-14

$74

11-15

$45

11-16

$55

11-17

$40

11-18

$35

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $200 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-18.