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The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamburg to Essen
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
311 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Essen will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Fast buses
Of the 11 buses that leave Hamburg for Essen on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 311 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
03:00PM3h30
Hamburg06:30PMEssen
$291One-way
0 transfers
09:50AM3h40
Hamburg01:30PMEssen
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus+
FlixTrain05:45AM11h03
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport04:48PMEssen Hbf
$301One-way
1 transfer
06:00PM3h30
Hamburg09:30PMEssen
$361One-way
0 transfers
03:50PM3h40
Hamburg07:30PMEssen
$371One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM3h30
Hamburg06:30PMEssen
$291One-way
0 transfers
06:00PM3h30
Hamburg09:30PMEssen
$361One-way
0 transfers
09:50AM3h40
Hamburg01:30PMEssen
$291One-way
0 transfers
03:50PM3h40
Hamburg07:30PMEssen
$371One-way
0 transfers
03:10PM3h50
Hamburg07:00PMEssen
$471One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €60.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €205 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Hamburg to Essen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Live departures
Hamburg to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Essen buses for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 5:38 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 9h05 | 5:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h45 | 2:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 4:45 AM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 11h03 | 3:48 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 11h05 | 3:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 10h20 | 3:50 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 14h35 | 5:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Essen
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Buses from Hamburg to Essen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $18 (€15)
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $18 (€15)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Hamburg to EssenYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Essen with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 20m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Hamburg to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Essen by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Hamburg to Essen can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Hamburg to Essen is $36 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Essen from Hamburg is on average 5 h 20 min for the 193 mile (311 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Hamburg to Essen by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 4: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 10: 35PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Hamburg to Essen with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Hamburg to Essen bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route from Hamburg to Essen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a bus from Hamburg to Essen is September.
You have options as you can travel from Hamburg to Essen 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Hamburg to Essen:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Hamburg to Essen for bus company FlixBus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen depends on the bus company:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Hamburg to Essen, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Hamburg to Essen.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Hamburg to Essen. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Hamburg to Essen with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Hamburg to Essen with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Hamburg to Essen with the following bus company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Hamburg to Essen
Hamburg
Essen
The major bus station for departures in Hamburg is Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof for your trip from Hamburg to Essen.
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
AdenaueralleeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
information
The major bus station for arrivals in Essen is Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) for your trip to Essen from Hamburg.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
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