How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 755. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 395 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg from R 382 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 6 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	22:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 35m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:12	Südbahnhof	12h 3m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 7 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 51m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	14:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 10m	23:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 25m	10:55	Harburg	No tags
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 9 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
20:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 55m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
20:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	13h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 10 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	17h 10m	06:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 35m	10:55	Harburg	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 11 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	06:15	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	01:20	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	22:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 35m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 12 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 24m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	06:15	Frankfurt Hbf	12h	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	22:00	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 35m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 13 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 38m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 20m	10:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:26 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 R 378, 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 priceR 382 - R 2 642	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 289 - R 4 310	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 378 - R 945	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Visit page
D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
Visit page
B
Hamburg Airport
Visit page
C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
Visit page
D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 535 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 197 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 755. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 395 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/12

R 872

05/12

R 850

Today

R 808

07/12

R 704

08/12

R 591

09/12

R 508

10/12

R 477

11/12

R 550

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 477

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 R 477 to R 1 988 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 R 477, which is on 2025-12-10.