How far is Essen from Hamburg by coach?

The journey from Hamburg to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 193 miles (310 km).

Is there a way to reach Essen from Hamburg without a car?

You can reach Essen from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Hamburg to Essen from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Essen on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		05:45	HAM Airport	7h 3m	12:48	HBF	Cheapest
		07:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest

Next departures from Hamburg to Essen on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
		16:15	HAM Airport	14h 35m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Essen on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
		16:15	HAM Airport	14h 35m	06:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:38 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £127	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £141	Average duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £37	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,242 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Essen?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Essen

How far is Essen from Hamburg by coach?
The journey from Hamburg to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 193 miles (310 km).
Is there a way to reach Essen from Hamburg without a car?
You can reach Essen from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/11

£17

08/11

£87

Today

£23

10/11

£22

11/11

No data

12/11

No data

13/11

£14

14/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Essen was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £87 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-13.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 40m	Avg price£23	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 12m	Avg price£44	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 50m	Avg price£26	Daily departures13

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