How far is Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between the two cities is 244 miles (393 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Frankfurt Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 25m	7:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
9:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 50m	9:45am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	12h 22m	6:07pm	Südbahnhof	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:45am	HAM Airport	11h 35m	5:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	Cheapest
6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 15m	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
5:45am	HAM Airport	11h	4:45pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 30m	8:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
2:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 15m	5:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	7h 59m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 20m	5:20pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	6h 25m	2:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	13h 25m	5:40am	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	8h 10m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	7h 59m	11:00pm	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 25m	4:10am	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:57 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

244 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $167	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $301	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $57	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,323 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

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

How far is Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$30

11/14

$36

Today

$31

11/16

$40

11/17

$18

11/18

$35

11/19

No data

11/20

$23

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $155 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-17.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures8