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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Esbjerg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Esbjerg to Hamburg will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Esbjerg to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
R 5898 · IC 52317 · ECE 1191
IC 52317 · ECE 1191
R 5236 · IC 2337 · RJ 13413
R 5039 · IC 2337 · RJ 13413
IC 2337 · RJ 13413
IC 2337 · RJ 13413
IC 2321 · RJ 13411
IC 2329 · ECE 393
R 5015 · IC 2321 · RJ 13411
R 5039 · IC 2337 · RJ 13413Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esbjerg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Esbjerg to Hamburg:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esbjerg to Hamburg costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.56 (€0.46). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Esbjerg to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5898 · IC 52317 · ECE 1191 | On time 12:51 AM Jerne Station | 9h09 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 52317 · ECE 1191 | On time 6:01 AM Esbjerg | 3h59 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 5015 · IC 2321 · RJ 13411 | On time 6:55 AM Jerne Station | 3h53 | 10:48 AM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
IC 2321 · RJ 13411 | On time 7:02 AM Esbjerg | 3h46 | 10:48 AM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
R 5216+ 5703+ 11017 | 7:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h31 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5021+ 5703+ 11017 | 8:07 AM Esbjerg | 4h15 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5021+ 5703+ 11017 | 8:10 AM Jerne Station | 4h12 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5224 · IC 2329 · ECE 393 | On time 8:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h22 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5027 · IC 2329 · ECE 393 | On time 8:55 AM Jerne Station | 4h00 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5018 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:58 AM Jerne Station | 5h23 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2329 · ECE 393 | On time 9:03 AM Esbjerg | 3h52 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 5830 · IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h30 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5830+ 5705+ 11021 | 9:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h31 | 2:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
IC 2333 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 10:03 AM Esbjerg | 4h18 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5033+ 5705+ 11021 | 10:07 AM Esbjerg | 4h15 | 2:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5033+ 5705+ 11021 | 10:10 AM Jerne Station | 4h12 | 2:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5236 · IC 2337 · RJ 13413 | On time 10:33 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h15 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5039 · IC 2337 · RJ 13413 | On time 10:55 AM Jerne Station | 3h53 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
IC 2337 · RJ 13413 | On time 11:03 AM Esbjerg | 3h45 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
R 5142+ 5707+ 11025 | 11:51 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4h31 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5045+ 5707+ 11025 | 12:07 PM Esbjerg | 4h15 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5045+ 5707+ 11025 | 12:10 PM Jerne Station | 4h12 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5154+ 5709+ 11029 | 1:51 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4h31 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5057+ 5709+ 11029 | 2:07 PM Esbjerg | 4h15 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5057+ 5709+ 11029 | 2:10 PM Jerne Station | 4h12 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5260 · IC 2353 · ECE 397 | On time 2:33 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4h28 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5063 · IC 2353 · ECE 397 | On time 2:55 PM Jerne Station | 4h06 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2353 · ECE 397 | On time 3:03 PM Esbjerg | 3h58 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 5166+ 5711+ 11033 | 3:51 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4h31 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5069+ 5711+ 11033 | 4:07 PM Esbjerg | 4h15 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5069+ 5711+ 11033 | 4:10 PM Jerne Station | 4h12 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5272 · IC 2361 · ECE 399 | On time 4:33 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4h28 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5075 · IC 2361 · ECE 399 | On time 4:55 PM Jerne Station | 4h06 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2361 · ECE 399 | On time 5:03 PM Esbjerg | 3h58 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 5280 · IC 2369 · ECE 1199 | On time 6:33 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4h23 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Esbjerg to Hamburg run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 3h 31m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 31m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg -> Hamburg City Center, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Esbjerg to Hamburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Esbjerg to Hamburg trains use the Esbjerg to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Esbjerg and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Esbjerg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dronning Louise, Bones Esbjerg
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Esbjerg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Esbjerg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Esbjerg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Esbjerg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Esbjerg: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Britannia, Hotel Ansgar, Cabinn Esbjerg.
Jerne is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Jerne has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Jerne.
Available at Jerne: Taxis.
Available at Jerne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jerne.
Spangsbjerg st is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Spangsbjerg st has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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