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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamburg to Essen

Composite routes from Hamburg to Essen

Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
355 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h 1 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 20m
Twice daily
$38.17–$54.71
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 5
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
24 min
Once daily
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 9m
Hourly
$76.34–$89.06
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
37 min
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
22 min
Every 20 minutes
$10.18–$15.27
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$33.08–$49.62
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Eurowings
Website
Eurowings
Website
55 min
Monday to Friday
$63.61–$343.51
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
4h 25m
Twice daily
$23.97
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Essen is to rideshare which costs $20.48 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Essen is to fly and train which takes 2h 57m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Essen?

The distance between Hamburg and Essen is 368 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28.26 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Essen?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Essen bus from?

Hamburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Essen train from?

Hamburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $28.26 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Hamburg to Essen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Hamburg to Essen train arrive?

Hamburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Essen is 365 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Hamburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Essen?

Book your Hamburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen?

Book your Hamburg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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