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Today20 Apr
from US$27
Tomorrow21 Apr
from US$28
Mon22 Apr
from US$20
Tue23 Apr
Wed24 Apr
Thu25 Apr
Fri26 Apr
Sat27 Apr

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
14:15
15h55m
06:10
Hamburg - HAM Airport
Cheapest
Essen - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Cheapest
16:15
14h35m
06:50
Hamburg - HAM Airport
2nd CheapestFastest
Essen - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
06:00
6h48m
12:48
Hamburg - HAM Airport
Essen - HBF
Bus Hamburg to Essen: Trip Overview

Bus Hamburg to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$40
Average bus trip duration12h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure00:50
Distance196 miles
Latest bus departure23:35

Hamburg to Essen buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Essen is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Hamburg to Essen will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Hamburg to Essen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses4
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures00:50 - 23:35
Minimum PriceUS$12
Average Ticket PriceUS$40
Minimum Trip Duration5h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration12h35m
Distance196 miles
Bus companies on this routeFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Hamburg - Essen

The average bus ticket price from Hamburg to Essen is US$40. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Hamburg to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Hamburg and Essen is around 12h 35m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 193 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Hamburg to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Hamburg to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Hamburg to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Hamburg and Essen leave from Hbf or Hamburg Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Hamburg to Essen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Hamburg to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Hamburg to Essen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Hamburg to Essen.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Hamburg by bus?

Bus from Essen to Hamburg

You can also go to Essen by train

Train from Hamburg to Essen

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