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Compare train and bus for Esbjerg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esbjerg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $76, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $76 (€63) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.71 (€-12.19). The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Esbjerg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esbjerg to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2387 · IC 5751 · 1115911:41 PM8h41Esbjerg8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
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IC 2387 · IC 5751 · 1115911:41 PM8h41Esbjerg8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IC 2337 · RJ 38511:03 AM3h45Esbjerg2:48 PMHamburg Altona$1141One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 5099 · IC 2387 · IC 5751 · 1115911:13 PM9h09Jerne Station8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
R 5198 · IC 2387 · IC 5751 · 1115910:54 PM9h28Spangsbjerg st8:22 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way3 transfers
IC 2321 · RJ 3837:02 AM3h46Esbjerg10:48 AMHamburg Altona$481One-way1 transfer
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- Around 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esbjerg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Esbjerg and arrive in Hamburg Altona.
- Travel with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
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