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- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 11 atDeparture city: HamburgDeparture location: HarburgArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: HBFOperated by: Flixtrain
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- Departure time: May 11 atDeparture city: HamburgDeparture location: Hamburg HbfArrival time: May 11 atDestination city: EssenDestination location: Essen Central Train StationOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Hamburg to EssenAmong 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 $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 May 15, 2025 with a price of $17To 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 $17 to $209 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 $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.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Hamburg to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Hamburg and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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