Hamburg to Essen

Hamburg to Essen

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Hamburg to Essen Schedule

Hamburg to Essen Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 00:50 - 06:10€ 23.99
Condor Economy 05:55 - 13:30€ 344.41
Eurowings Economy 06:05 - 15:30€ 224.91
CD 2nd Class Seat 09:45 - 12:58€ 122.67
CD 2nd Class Seat 11:53 - 15:11€ 122.67
Flixtrain Standard 12:52 - 20:48€ 38.48
Eurowings Economy #EW706615:45 - 16:45€ 175.95
Lufthansa Economy #LH541116:00 - 17:00€ 352.42
CD 2nd Class Seat 18:08 - 20:53€ 122.19
Eurowings Economy #EW903920:45 - 21:45€ 124.96
FlixBus Economy 22:10 - 06:50€ 25.98

Transportation from Hamburg to Essen

Facts about the transport from Hamburg to Essen

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport3h 9m
Earliest Departure12:50 AM
Latest Departure8:50 PM
Departures per day7
Distance158 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, Eurowings, FlixBus, Flixtrain, Vueling, Wizz Air Malta

How to get from Hamburg to Essen

When you want to get from Hamburg to Essen, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 248.37. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 26.81.

How far is Hamburg from Essen?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hamburg to Essen. Your trip will be a total of 99 miles (158 km). The flying distance is 99 miles (158 km).

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Essen?

The travel time from Hamburg to Essen can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 18 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Hamburg to Essen?

The cost of the trip from Hamburg to Essen varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is FlixBus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 26.81 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 248.37.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Hamburg to Essen:

  • Train tickets - USD 16.09 to USD 148.03;
  • Bus tickets - USD 26.82 to USD 99.76;
  • Bus+Train price: USD 32.18. From Hamburg to Essen starting from 14:48 Hamburg Central until 14:48 Hamburg Central
  • flight price: USD 216.68 - USD 248.86. From Hamburg to Essen starting from 06:05 Hamburg Airport until 20:50 Hamburg Airport

How many trips per day are there between Hamburg and Essen?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 3 by flight from Hamburg to Essen starting from 06:05 Hamburg Airport until 20:50 Hamburg Airport
  • Buses start plying the route from 00:50 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:15. There are 3 available bus trips every day.
  • 1 by Bus+Train from Hamburg to Essen starting from 14:48 Hamburg Central until 14:48 Hamburg Central

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Hamburg to Essen is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Hamburg to Essen

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hamburg to Essen? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% users enjoyed a train ride.