How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Hamburg start at R 320. The average price for this route is around R 652. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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 310 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Hamburg route?

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

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.

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

A bus trip from Essen to Hamburg produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Essen to Hamburg from R 468 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	21:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	21:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
12:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 17 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:04	HBF	6h 26m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 35m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 5m	16:10	HAM Airport	No tags
	12:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	22:35	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
		01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 35m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 19 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 35m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	21:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:04	HBF	6h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 20 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	13:04	HBF	10h 51m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	21:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 35m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 5m	16:10	HAM Airport	No tags
	12:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	11h	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Essen to Hamburg on 21 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
	16:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	21:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	01:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 35m	06:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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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 R 281, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

309 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 320 - R 2 622	Average duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 281 - R 2 876	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 281 - R 790	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Hamburg?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 608 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11608 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 320

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Hamburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Hamburg start at R 320. The average price for this route is around R 652. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 310 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
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.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Essen to Hamburg produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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

R 696

13/12

R 634

Today

R 614

15/12

R 499

16/12

R 479

17/12

R 572

18/12

R 530

19/12

R 510

The cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 479

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 R 479 to R 1 601 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 R 479, which is on 2025-12-16.