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 381. The average price for this route is around R 742. 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 10m, 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 7 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 11197 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 351 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
13:35	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	23:15	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
14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 45m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 16 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
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:20	FRA Frankfurt airport	10h 14m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	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 17 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
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 55m	13:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	00:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	12h 29m	12:34	Hamburg Hbf	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 18 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
	22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	23h 35m	22:25	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	14:10	Frankfurt Hbf	9h 5m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 52m	13:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 40m	12:55	Harburg	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 19 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
	22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	23h 35m	22:25	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	13:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 52m	13:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:30	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 37m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	00:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	23h 35m	22:25	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 52m	13:07	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 21 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
	22:50	Frankfurt - Main bus station	23h 35m	22:25	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	13:30	Frankfurt Hbf	6h 45m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:00	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 8m	15:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:50	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 18m	21:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:57 PM 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 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 429, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

4h 50mAverage duration

393 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 381 - R 2 634	Average duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 288 - R 4 957	Average duration4h 2m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 429 - R 970	Average duration4h 50m	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

3.5/511 617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 229 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 381. The average price for this route is around R 742. 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 10m, 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 7 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 11197 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

13/12

R 822

14/12

R 1 181

Today

R 812

16/12

R 707

17/12

R 656

18/12

R 708

19/12

R 729

20/12

R 746

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 656

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 656 to R 4 475 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 656, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.