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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Hamburg

Composite routes from Essen to Hamburg

Cheapest
3 h 7 min
Car
360 km.
from $19

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h 20m
3 times a day
$38.17–$54.71
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
1h
Monday to Friday
$63.61–$343.51
Eurowings
Website
1h
Monday to Friday
$63.61–$343.51
Condor Flugdienst
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$178.12–$826.97
Train operators
Found: 5
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
22 min
6 times a week
$27.99–$63.61
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 14m
Hourly
$76.34–$89.06
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
35 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 13m
Twice daily
$33.08–$49.62
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
3h 51m
Hourly
$12.72–$29.26
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hamburg is to rideshare which costs $10.87 - $25 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $65.22 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hamburg?

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

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Hamburg?

The distance between Essen and Hamburg is 368 km. The road distance is 366.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $28.26 - $76.09 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hamburg bus from?

Essen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hamburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Essen to Hamburg is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $28.26 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $46.74 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Hamburg bus arrive?

Essen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Essen to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hamburg is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Essen to Hamburg.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1344+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at $49.58 per night.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Hamburg?

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