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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 23 trains that leave Essen Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.
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ICE 618Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 192 miles (309 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $226 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $256 (€210).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 14m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 11m faster (3h 14m by train vs 4h 25m by car) and roughly $0.42 (€0.34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $65 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 618 | Delayed 5:00 AM 7:00 AMEssen Hbf | 3h32 | 8:32 AM 8:32 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 | Delayed 7:18 PM 8:59 PMEssen Hbf | 3h33 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
ICE 1028 | On time 4:59 AM Essen Hbf | 3h40 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 208 | On time 6:00 AM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 | 7:00 AM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 206 | On time 8:00 AM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 | On time 8:59 AM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:04 AM Essen Hbf | 5h46 | 2:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 | On time 10:00 AM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 | On time 10:59 AM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 | On time 12:59 PM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:05 PM Essen Hbf | 6h50 | 7:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 | On time 2:00 PM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | On time 2:59 PM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 6:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 4:00 PM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 | On time 4:59 PM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:04 PM Essen Hbf | 6h01 | 11:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | On time 6:00 PM Essen Hbf | 3h32 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 6:59 PM Essen Hbf | 3h33 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 645 · ICE 584 | On time 7:19 PM Essen Hbf | 4h15 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 | On time 8:00 PM Essen Hbf | 3h39 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (309 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 192 miles (309 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 1:06 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
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Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg -> Hamburg Rathaus, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Essen Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen 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: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen West is 2 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen West 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: Pizzeria Don Camillo, Lindos, Zur Platte, Arman Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Essen West. ATMs are available at Essen West.
Ticket office support is available at Essen West. Information desks are available at Essen West.
Luggage storage is available at Essen West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen West.
Nearby hotels include McDreams.
Essen-Werden is 7 km from Essen city centre. Public transport options include:
Essen-Werden 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: Kettner's Kamota, Abraham Konditorei & Cafe Werntges seit 1962, La Piazzetta, Pia
Wi-Fi is available at Essen-Werden. ATMs are available at Essen-Werden.
Ticket office support is available at Essen-Werden. Information desks are available at Essen-Werden.
Luggage storage is available at Essen-Werden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen-Werden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen-Werden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen-Werden.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hohenstein, Domstuben.
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-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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.
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