The average train between Essen and Hamburg takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Essen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:10 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
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.
Book your Essen to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Hamburg is 308 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–290 and the journey takes 3h 15m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.