There are 7 ways to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground by train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Göttingen • 4h 11m
96€ - 194€
Cheapest option
Fly Hamburg to Frankfurt • 2h 50m
34€ - 235€
5 alternative options
Train • 4h 32m
85€ - 130€
Drive • 4h 23m
50€ - 80€
Train to Bremen, fly to Frankfurt • 3h 26m
63€ - 337€
Train to Hannover, fly to Frankfurt • 3h 57m
84€ - 318€
Fly Hamburg to Cologne Bonn, train • 4h 24m
53€ - 261€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to drive which costs 50€ - 80€ and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to fly. Taking this option will cost 30€ - 240€ and takes 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Hamburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is 394 km. The road distance is 493.4 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 4h 11m and costs 95€ - 200€.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground, including transfers.
Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground is to train via Göttingen which takes 4h 11m and costs 95€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 30€ - 240€ and takes 2h 50m.
The quickest flight from Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

- Distance: 394.1 km
- Duration: 4h 11m
What companies run services between Hamburg Hbf, Germany and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground, Germany?
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground via Goettingen in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, Lufthansa flies from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof underground every 4 hours.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hamburg to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 350€
Flights from Bremen to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 260€
Flights from Hannover to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 240€

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Hamburg to Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 370€

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Goettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Goettingen to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 130€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Goettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Goettingen to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 85€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 130€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 65€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express

- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- metronom

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- HVV

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 40€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 17€ - 24€
- 1st Class
- 29€ - 40€
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