How to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €451.

Distance: 335 miles (540 km)

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€451

Average price

€172

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€85

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€23

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4h 1m

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2h 1m

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6h 9m

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5h 39m

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30m

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13h 13m

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12h 43m

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7h 17m

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €85.

This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg:

A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg costing on average €172.

A bus is €366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 13h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Esslingen am Neckar and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 38m sooner (5h 39m by train vs 7h 17m by car). Tickets start at around €172 compared to roughly €23 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.

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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from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg

How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:50 PM14h17
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:50 PM14h17
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:07 PMHamburg Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2046
    7:35 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    8:45 PMHamburg Airport
    1551One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn19306 · ICE 614 · ICE 8
    7:24 AM6h05
    Esslingen (Neckar) station
    1:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 614 · ICE 8
    7:20 AM6h09
    Esslingen-Mettingen
    1:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · ICE 614 · ICE 8
    7:15 AM6h14
    Oberesslingen
    1:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM14h55
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    2:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    10:50 PM14h17
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    1:07 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    371One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:00 AM17h00
    Kirchheim unter Teck, Schöllkopfstraße
    12:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    371One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2044
    2:30 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    3:40 PMHamburg Airport
    1761One-way
    0 transfers
  • GetJet AirlinesEW7043
    1:40 PM1h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    2:50 PMHamburg Airport
    2071One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2153 · LH2080
    6:10 AM2h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    2221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Esslingen am Neckar and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €85.

This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg:

A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg costing on average €172.

A bus is €366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 13h 13m.

The distance from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is approximately 335 miles (540 km).
The average frequency per day from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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