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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hamburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Hamburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | HAM Airport | HBF | No tags | |||||
 | Hamburg Hbf | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Hamburg Hbf | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Essen?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Essen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Essen start from $18. The average price for this train route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Essen is 3h 12m, covering a distance of 192 miles (310 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 43m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Essen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Essen at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:46pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Essen was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $25To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Essen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $192 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
