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Cheap train tickets from Essen to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Cheapest

€37

Average

€42

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn

04:41AM3h10

Essen

07:51AMHamburg

€371One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

01:56PM3h11

Essen

05:07PMHamburg

€401One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:41AM4h45

Essen

04:26PMHamburg

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

09:41AM4h32

Essen

02:13PMHamburg

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

07:41PM5h02

Essen

12:43AMHamburg

€441One-way

0 transfers

Train schedule from Essen to Hamburg

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 11

Deutsche Bahn

04:41AM3h10

Essen

07:51AMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

09:41AM4h32

Essen

02:13PMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:41AM4h45

Essen

04:26PMHamburg

0 transfers

FlixTrain

01:56PM3h11

Essen

05:07PMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

07:13PM4h03

Essen

11:16PMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

07:17PM5h26

Essen

12:43AMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

07:41PM5h02

Essen

12:43AMHamburg

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

08:52PM7h29

Essen

04:21AMHamburg

0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Essen to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jun 11

Fastest Journey

3 h 10 m

Average

3 h 56 m

Trains per day

Distance

311 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Essen for Hamburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn

04:41AM3h10

Essen

07:51AMHamburg

€371One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

01:56PM3h11

Essen

05:07PMHamburg

€401One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

07:13PM4h03

Essen

11:16PMHamburg

€791One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

09:41AM4h32

Essen

02:13PMHamburg

€441One-way

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn with connection

11:41AM4h45

Essen

04:26PMHamburg

€441One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Essen to Hamburg

	Distance	193 miles (311 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 11 min
	Average train ticket price	$24 (€21)
	Train frequency	16 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Essen to Hamburg cover the 193 miles (311 km) long route taking on average 3 h 11 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $24 (€21), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $16 (€14). Travelers depart most frequently from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Hamburg trains

For as little as $16 (€14) you can travel by train to Hamburg from Essen with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Essen and Hamburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Hamburg train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $20
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Essen to Hamburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Essen to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Hamburg.

Cheap train tickets from Essen to Hamburg can start from as little as $16 (€14) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Essen to Hamburg is $24 (€21); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Essen to Hamburg train time is 3 h 11 min covering the 193 mile (311 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Essen to Hamburg leaves at 4: 41 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Essen to Hamburg leaves at 9: 46 PM.

There are 16 trains a day from Essen to Hamburg which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Essen to Hamburg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Hamburg. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Hamburg from Essen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 46 PM.

When departing from Essen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your journey in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Essen Hbf, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Hamburg from Essen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Essen to Hamburg is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Essen to Hamburg including taking a bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Essen

Hamburg

Essen Hbf is the most popular Essen railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Essen for your trip to Hamburg.

Essen Hbf

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen Hbf, Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127 Essen

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Essen-Eiberg Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Eiberg, Sachsenring 1, 45279 Essen

Essen-Altenessen Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Altenessen, Hövelstraße 8, 45326 Essen

Essen West Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen West, Am Westbahnhof 1, 45144 Essen

Essen-Steele Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele, Steeler Platz 1, 45276 Essen

Essen-Werden Shopping

Amenities at station

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Werden, Im Löwental 11, 45239 Essen

Essen-Frohnhausen Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Frohnhausen, Onckenstraße 61, 45144 Essen

Essen-Horst Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Horst, Fleherweg 1, 45279 Essen

Essen-Bergeborbeck Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Bergeborbeck, Hafenstr. 7-11, 45356 Essen

Essen-Kupferdreh Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Kupferdreh, Hofstraße 1, 45257 Essen

Essen-Zollverein Nord Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Zollverein Nord, Schonnebeckhöfe 216, 45327 Essen

Essen-Steele Ost Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Steele Ost, Bochumer Landstr. 122a, 45276 Essen

Essen-Hügel Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Essen-Hügel, Freiherr-von-Stein-Str. 211, 45133 Essen

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