Train Frankfurt - Hamburg from 6.99 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Frankfurt - Hamburg
Train Frankfurt Hamburg in brief
Average price
53.24 €
Price range
6.99 € - 463.92 €
Fastest Frankfurt-Hamburg train
3h25min
Number of trains / day
22
It will take you 3h25min by train from Frankfurt to reach Hamburg. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Frankfurt and Hamburg is 395 km and the average speed is 116 km/h.
No bus company provides the route Frankfurt - Hamburg.
Train price calendar Frankfurt - Hamburg
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Thursday, December 3, from 7 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Frankfurt to Hamburg cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Monday, with an average price of 48 €. The most expensive is Friday (84 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving at night is cheapest: 50 € on average, against 69 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Frankfurt - Hamburg train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 44 € on average, against 83 € the day before or on the day of departure: 47% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Frankfurt and Hamburg
On average, 22 departures a day link Frankfurt to Hamburg. 5 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Thursday (28 departures on average), the quietest Wednesday (14).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 8.7 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Frankfurt to Hamburg by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Frankfurt to Hamburg costs 65 € on average, from 12 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Frankfurt Hamburg.
First Train Frankfurt - Hamburg.
Departure at 04:41
Last Train Frankfurt - Hamburg
Departure at 23:22
Frankfurt - Hamburg train on average every
28 minutes
Which train companies for Frankfurt to Hamburg?
- ICE, the fastest trains in Germany
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- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Frankfurt to Hamburg
You can also buy train tickets Hamburg-Frankfurt in the other direction.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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