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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Essen

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€63

Average

€75

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

08:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

11:35AMEssen Central Station

€631One-way

1 transfer

09:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

01:06PMEssen Central Station

€721One-way

1 transfer

09:01AM3h35

Hamburg Central Station

12:36PMEssen Central Station

€781One-way

1 transfer

10:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

01:35PMEssen Central Station

€781One-way

1 transfer

08:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

12:06PMEssen Central Station

€831One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Hamburg to Essen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 5

Deutsche Bahn

08:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

11:35AMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

08:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

12:06PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

09:01AM3h35

Hamburg Central Station

12:36PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

09:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

01:06PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

10:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

01:35PMEssen Central Station

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Essen

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

3 h 21 m

Average

3 h 29 m

Trains per day

Distance

311 km

It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Essen without transferring at least once.

Fastest

08:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

12:06PMEssen Central Station

€831One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

09:45AM3h21

Hamburg Central Station

01:06PMEssen Central Station

€721One-way

1 transfer

08:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

11:35AMEssen Central Station

€631One-way

1 transfer

10:01AM3h34

Hamburg Central Station

01:35PMEssen Central Station

€781One-way

1 transfer

09:01AM3h35

Hamburg Central Station

12:36PMEssen Central Station

€781One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Essen

	Distance	193 miles (311 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 21 min
	Average train ticket price	$59 (€53)
	Train frequency	21 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Hamburg to Essen cover the 193 miles (311 km) long route taking on average 3 h 21 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 21 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $59 (€53), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $33 (€30). Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Essen trains

You can travel by train from Hamburg to Essen with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $33 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Hamburg to Essen train.

Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Essen train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $33
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 14 a day

Train tickets from Hamburg to Essen: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	20 €
2 weeks earlier	18 €	11%
3 weeks earlier	20 €	0%
1 month before	16 €	25%
2 months earlier	16 €	25%
3 months earlier	15 €	33%

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Train companies often offer promotional prices and offers—by buying in advance—you can get access the best prices for trains in the U.S., Canada, and the major European railroad operators. Search on Omio to check prices and cheap train tickets from Hamburg - Essen. Easily find the most attractive rates and choose the your preferred route for your journey. Book and choose your mobile ticket: avoid the queues at the station and the added stress of printing your ticket.

The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

Buying your train ticket from Hamburg - Essen 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 0% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket Hamburg - Essen with 2 months in advance you save up to about 25% compared to the initial price.
By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 33%.
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FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Essen

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg to Essen 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 Hamburg to Essen.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Essen can start from as little as $33 (€30) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Essen is $59 (€53); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hamburg to Essen train travel time is 3 h 21 min for the 193 mile (311 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 4: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 8: 58 PM.

There are 21 trains a day from Hamburg to Essen 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 Hamburg to Essen, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Deutsche Bahn with connection for the best way to get you to Essen. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Hamburg to 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 8: 58 PM.

When departing from Hamburg, you have various train station options to start your route from including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Airport and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße. When arriving in Essen, you can end your journey in train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Altenessen and Essen-Werden.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Essen from Hamburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Hamburg

Essen

Hamburg Hbf is the most popular Hamburg 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 Hamburg for your trip to Essen.

Hamburg Hbf Wifi

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Address

Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Phone Number

+49 4039184400

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 30 | Sat - Sun: 08: 00 - 20: 15

Public transit options for Hamburg Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U1, U2, U3, U4
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S11, S21, S31
Bus lines: 2, 5, 6, 16, 17, 19, 112, X35, 31, 37
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FLX, NJ, RE, RB, IRE

Hamburg Airport Shopping

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Address

Hamburg Airport (Flughafen), Flughafenstraße 1, 22335 Hamburg

Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

Hachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg-Altona Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Hamburg-Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Str. 17, 22765 Hamburg

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.

Hamburg Dammtor Wifi