ICE 881 connects Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, running along the busy Rhine-Ruhr corridor via Cologne. The 4-hour journey passes through Germany's most densely-populated urban region.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Frankfurt | Start | 07:55 |
| 2 | Köln Hauptbahnhof Cologne | 09:04 | 09:08 |
| 3 | Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof Düsseldorf | 09:24 | 09:28 |
| 4 | Hannover Hauptbahnhof Hannover | 10:42 | 10:46 |
| 5 | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof Hamburg | 11:53 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Germany railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
ICE 881 connects Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, running along the busy Rhine-Ruhr corridor via Cologne. The 4-hour journey passes through Germany's most densely-populated urban region.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 5 stops with a total journey time of approximately 3h 58m.
Available travel classes include Liegewagen, Schlafwagen 2-Bett, Schlafwagen 1-Bett. Fares start from EUR 59 for Liegewagen.
Book ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg tickets at bahn.de, the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Book ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg tickets at bahn.de, the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit Deutsche Bahn (DB)ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg departs at 07:55 and arrives at the final destination at 11:53. Total journey time is approximately 3h 58m. Always verify current timings with Deutsche Bahn (DB) before travelling.
ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg fares start from approximately 59 (economy class). Book at bahn.de for the latest prices.
Book ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg tickets at bahn.de, the official Deutsche Bahn (DB) booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
ICE Frankfurt–Hamburg makes 5 stops. The route starts at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and ends at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. Major intermediate stops include Köln Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hauptbahnhof.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Deutsche Bahn (DB) website or app before booking.
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