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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | HBF | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
| HBF | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Hamburg?
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Hamburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Essen to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Hamburg start from $17. The average price for this train route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Essen to Hamburg is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 192 miles (310 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Essen to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Essen to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Essen to Hamburg at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:01pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Essen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $203 for a train ticket from Essen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.
