Hamburg to Essen

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Hamburg to Essen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:25	11:55	$17.67
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	07:30	12:50	$23.74
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	13:50	22:35	$29.25
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	23:35	05:15	$21.51

How to get from Hamburg to Essen

Travelling between Hamburg and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 302.36 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 119.52.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 hours to travel between Hamburg and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hamburg and Essen. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h to reach Essen.

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

Travelling between Hamburg and Essen can be as cheap as USD 119.52 if you opt for a Eurowings flight and as expensive as USD 302.36 if you buy a SAS flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

6 from Hamburg to Essen starting from 08:20 Hamburg Airport until 19:55 Hamburg Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hamburg to Essen.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hamburg to Essen, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.50.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Hamburg and Essen

Eurowings, Norwegian, SAS

Bus

Travelling from Hamburg to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hamburg and Essen

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hamburg to Essen?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% chosen Bus+Train

Transportation from Hamburg to Essen

Trains

$ 16.24
Buses

$ 16.24
Flights

$ 119.50
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Hamburg to Essen

Cheapest Transport	$17
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:25 AM
Latest Departure	10:50 PM
Departures per day	6
Distance	780 kilometers
Transport Companies	Eurowings, FlixTrain, Norwegian, SAS