Hamburg to Essen train
Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Essen
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Train schedule from Hamburg to Essen
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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Essen
Fastest Journey
2 h 42 m
Average
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
311 km
Of the 22 trains that leave Hamburg for Essen every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Essen
 | Distance | 193 miles (311 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 59 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $26 (€24) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train providers | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Hamburg to Essen cover the 193 miles (311 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 59 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $15 (€14), but the average price of train tickets is $26 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Essen trains
Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Hamburg and Essen from $15 (€14) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
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 to Essen from 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.
Hamburg to Essen train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 10 min
- Average Price: $24
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day
Train tickets from Hamburg to Essen: when to book to save $
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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Travel Tips: Trains from Hamburg to Essen
When taking the train from Hamburg to Essen, you can choose to depart from train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg. Your route can end in train stations such as Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf and travel around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Essen.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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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
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