Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 480 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance is 393 km (244 miles); Hamburg lies to the NNE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 393 km | 59 min |
| Car (road) | 480 km | 4 h 52 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg would cost roughly 968–1302 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 480 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is at 51.83° N, 9.31° E.
The nearest town is Marienmünster, Kreis Höxter, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 196 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hamburg?
By car it is 480 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 52 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Hamburg is 393 kilometres (244 miles or 212 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 480 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 52 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Frankfurt am Main?
Hamburg lies to the NNE (13°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 59 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg cost?
Over 480 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Hamburg would cost roughly 968–1302 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |
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