How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Hamburg start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Hamburg?

The average train journey time from Essen to Hamburg is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 192 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Hamburg?

The earliest train from Essen to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 22:01.

Which 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?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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.

Train Essen to Hamburg from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 3 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:06	HBF	6h 24m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	07:06	Essen Central Train Station	2h 45m	09:51	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	06:00	Essen Central Train Station	3h 14m	09:14	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:06	Essen Central Train Station	2h 45m	09:51	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	18:00	Essen Central Train Station	3h 14m	21:14	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:55	HBF	3h 13m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:55	HBF	3h	10:55	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:05	HBF	6h 50m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	15:55	HBF	2h 59m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	07:55	HBF	3h 13m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	15:55	HBF	3h 12m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:55	HBF	3h	10:55	Harburg	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 6 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:55	HBF	3h 12m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	15:55	HBF	2h 59m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	07:55	HBF	3h 13m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	07:55	HBF	3h	10:55	Harburg	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 7 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:32	HBF	3h 34m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 10m	22:55	Harburg	No tags
	18:03	HBF	5h 7m	23:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	18:03	HBF	4h 52m	22:55	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:55	HBF	3h 13m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:06	Essen Central Train Station	2h 45m	09:51	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	07:55	HBF	3h	10:55	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	06:00	Essen Central Train Station	3h 14m	09:14	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 17:00 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £97	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £130	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £36	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Hamburg?

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,495 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Hamburg by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Hamburg start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Essen to Hamburg is 3h 14m, covering a distance of 192 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Essen to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 22:01.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Essen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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.

Best price found

30/11

£22

01/12

£34

Today

No data

03/12

£34

04/12

£20

05/12

£27

06/12

£19

07/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To 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 £17 to £160 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 £17, which is on 2025-12-07.