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

The average train ticket price from Essen to Hamburg is $38. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Hamburg 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!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Hamburg?

A train trip between Essen and Hamburg is around 3h 14m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 193 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Hamburg?

The number of trains from Essen to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 7. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Hamburg?

Trains traveling between Essen and Hamburg leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours, Holy Hamburg, The Old Elbe Tunnel, Fish Market, Lake Alster.

Trains from Essen to Hamburg | Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn

TodayMay 13

from $20

TomorrowMay 14

from $18

ThuMay 15

from $17

FriMay 16

from $32

SatMay 17

from $19

SunMay 18

from $29

MonMay 19

from $16

TueMay 20

Trains leaving tomorrow

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 14 at 7:55am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: HBF
Arrival time: May 14 at 11:08am
Destination city: Hamburg
Destination location: Hamburg Hbf
Operated by: Flixtrain
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 3h 13m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 14 at 7:06am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 14 at 9:51am
Destination city: Hamburg
Destination location: Hamburg Hbf
Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 45m
Departure time: May 14 at 7:55am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: HBF
Arrival time: May 14 at 10:55am
Destination city: Hamburg
Destination location: Harburg
Operated by: Flixtrain
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 3h
Departure time: May 14 at 6:00am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 14 at 9:14am
Destination city: Hamburg
Destination location: Hamburg Hbf
Operated by: InterCity
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 3h 14m
Departure time: May 14 at 7:06am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
Arrival time: May 14 at 9:51am
Destination city: Hamburg
Destination location: Hamburg Hbf
Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: 2h 45m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Hamburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $146	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$11 - $120	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $60	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Hamburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

3h 14mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$38

Average train trip duration3h 14m

Number of daily trains7

Earliest train departure6:00am

Distance192 miles (309 km)

Latest train departure9:13pm

Train Companies

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Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Essen to Hamburg Train

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We make sure you can find a train service from Essen to Hamburg from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Hamburg from Essen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Harburg

C - Hamburg Airport

D - Hamburg Altona

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Hamburg

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

Best price found

05/11

$74

05/12

$21

Today

$20

05/14

$18

05/15

$17

05/16

$53

05/17

$19

05/18

$30

The cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on May 15, 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 $181 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 2025-05-15.

Usually DBAH - 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Hamburg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Hamburg.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Hamburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and Hamburg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Essen to Hamburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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

How long is the train trip from Essen to Hamburg?

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What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Hamburg?

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

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