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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Cheapest

$27

Average

$32

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.

Cheapest

IC 2215

04:50PM3h11

Hamburg Hbf

08:01PMEssen Hbf

$271One-way

0 transfers

IC 2311

12:50PM3h11

Hamburg Hbf

04:01PMEssen Hbf

$301One-way

0 transfers

IC 2215

04:50PM3h30

Hamburg Hbf

08:20PMEssen Süd station

$311One-way

1 transfer

IC 2311

12:50PM3h20

Hamburg Hbf

04:10PMEssen Süd station

$341One-way

1 transfer

ICE 927

11:53AM3h05

Hamburg Hbf

02:58PMEssen Hbf

$351One-way

0 transfers

Hamburg to Essen train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 91	08:02AM Hamburg Hbf	4h05	12:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 91	08:02AM Hamburg Hbf	3h33	11:35AM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 91	08:02AM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	11:50AM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 107	08:45AM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	12:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 107	08:45AM Hamburg Hbf	3h13	11:58AM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 107	08:45AM Hamburg Hbf	3h25	12:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 585	09:01AM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	01:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 585	09:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	12:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 585	09:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	12:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 519	09:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	01:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 519	09:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h24	01:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 519	09:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h12	12:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 787	10:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	01:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 787	10:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	01:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 787	10:01AM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	02:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 109	10:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h24	02:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 109	10:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	02:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 109	10:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h12	01:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 587	11:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	02:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 587	11:01AM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	03:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 587	11:01AM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	02:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 611	11:46AM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	03:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 927	11:53AM Hamburg Hbf	3h57	03:50PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 927	11:53AM Hamburg Hbf	3h05	02:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 927	11:53AM Hamburg Hbf	3h17	03:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 789	12:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	03:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 789	12:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	03:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 201	12:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h12	03:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2311	12:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h20	04:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn IC 2311	12:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h11	04:01PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn IC 2311	12:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h17	04:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 689	01:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	04:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 689	01:01PM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	05:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 689	01:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h36	04:37PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 613	01:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h21	05:07PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 613	01:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h44	05:30PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 613	01:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	05:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 881	02:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	05:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 881	02:01PM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	06:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 881	02:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	05:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 203	02:45PM Hamburg Hbf	3h13	05:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 203	02:45PM Hamburg Hbf	3h25	06:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 203	02:45PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	06:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 681	03:01PM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	07:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 681	03:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	06:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 681	03:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	06:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 615	03:45PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	07:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1021	04:10PM Hamburg Hbf	3h00	07:10PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1021	04:10PM Hamburg Hbf	2h48	06:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1021	04:10PM Hamburg Hbf	3h24	07:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1021	04:10PM Hamburg Hbf	3h40	07:50PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn IC 2215	04:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h30	08:20PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn IC 2215	04:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h17	08:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn IC 2215	04:50PM Hamburg Hbf	3h11	08:01PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 683	05:01PM Hamburg Hbf	4h06	09:07PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 683	05:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	08:35PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 683	05:01PM Hamburg Hbf	3h49	08:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 617	05:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h34	09:20PM Essen Süd station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 617	05:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h48	09:34PM Essen-Altenessen station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 617	05:46PM Hamburg Hbf	4h04	09:50PM Essen-Altenessen station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 617	05:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h12	08:58PM Essen Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 207	06:46PM Hamburg Hbf	3h28	10:14PM Essen Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 207	06:46PM Hamburg Hbf	4h04	10:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn ICE 619	07:46PM Hamburg Hbf	4h04	11:50PM Essen Süd station	2 transfers
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Fastest train times from Hamburg to Essen

Showing times and prices for Jan 14

Fastest Journey

2 h 48 m

Average

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

311 km

Of the 64 trains that leave Hamburg for Essen every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

ICE 1021

04:10PM2h48

Hamburg Hbf

06:58PMEssen Hbf

$391One-way

0 transfers

ICE 1021

04:10PM3h00

Hamburg Hbf

07:10PMEssen Süd station

$431One-way

1 transfer

ICE 927

11:53AM3h05

Hamburg Hbf

02:58PMEssen Hbf

$351One-way

0 transfers

IC 2311

12:50PM3h11

Hamburg Hbf

04:01PMEssen Hbf

$301One-way

0 transfers

IC 2215

04:50PM3h11

Hamburg Hbf

08:01PMEssen Hbf

$271One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg to Essen

Trains from Hamburg to Essen run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

193 miles (311 km)

Average train duration

4h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$10 (€9)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 0m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:58

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom from Hamburg to Essen trains

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom trains will get you to Essen from Hamburg from $15 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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 from Hamburg to Essen. 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.

Train information from Hamburg to Essen with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: $52
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 15 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train to Essen from Hamburg at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Train information from Hamburg to Essen with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: $15
FlixTrain frequency: 1 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 $10 (€9) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg to Essen is $32 (€29); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Hamburg to Essen is on average 3 h for the 193 mile (311 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Hamburg to Essen by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 12: 07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg to Essen leaves at 11: 58 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Hamburg to Essen without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. There are 4 direct trains from Hamburg to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Hamburg to Essen train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Essen from Hamburg to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 58 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Hamburg Hbf, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 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 each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg to Essen by train is February.

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

Popular train stations from Hamburg to Essen

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The major train station for departures in Hamburg is Hamburg-Harburg. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg-Harburg for your trip from Hamburg to Essen.

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