Bus from Essen to Hamburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 15 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    		HBF
    		HAM AirportNo tags

    Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:13 CET.

    Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen 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 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    11carpool per day
    3h 40mAverage duration
    192 milesDistance
    13kgCO₂ emissions
    Bus
    		Average price£15 - £117Average duration8h 25m
    8kg CO₂e
    Train
    		Average price£13 - £128Average duration3h 14m
    7kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    		Average price£13 - £36Average duration3h 40m
    13kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Hamburg

    Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

    1. How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg?

      The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Hamburg start from £15. The average price for this route is around £29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the bus journey from Essen to Hamburg?

      The average bus journey time from Essen to Hamburg is 8h 25m, covering a distance of 192 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.

    3. Which bus companies service the Essen to Hamburg route?

      Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

    4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Hamburg?

      The earliest bus departs from Essen to Hamburg at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.

    5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Hamburg?

      A bus journey from Essen to Hamburg produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

    Find cheapest prices for buses

    Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

    Best price found
    12/12
    £31
    13/12
    £29
    Today
    £28
    15/12
    £23
    16/12
    £22
    17/12
    £26
    18/12
    £24
    19/12
    £23
    busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

    To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Hamburg as early as possible.

    You can expect to pay from £22 to £71 for a bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-16.

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