- Distance: 381.8 km
- Duration: 5h 43m
The average bus between Essen and Hamburg Hbf takes 5h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essen to Hamburg Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Essen and Hamburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Hamburg Hbf at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 43m.
Essen to Hamburg Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Hamburg Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
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The distance between Essen and Hamburg Hbf is 308.8 km. The road distance is 356 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
