The average train between Esslingen and Hamburg takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen 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 3 hours between Esslingen and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Esslingen to Hamburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via Göttingen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Esslingen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Esslingen and Hamburg is 537.1 km. The road distance is 662 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Hamburg Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Göttingen in around 6h 40m.