- Distance: 352.2 km
- Duration: 3h 13m
The average train between Essen and Hamburg takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Essen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Hamburg is 308 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a day.
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