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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $245 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Essen:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Essen costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Essen costing on average $245 (€201).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 41m.
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (6h 45m by train vs 6h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $163 (€134) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Essen
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Trains from Hamburg to Essen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $147 (€120) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 6h 33m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average train duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $147 (€120) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 33m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg to Essen trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg and Essen from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Essen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Essen
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Lockers
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ATM
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WC
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
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Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- The station has luggage lockers
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
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