- Distance: 374.8 km
- Duration: 3h 12m
The average train between Hamburg and Essen takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Hamburg to Essen. 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 5 times a week between Hamburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 5 times a week, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Hamburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hamburg and Essen is 308 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–300 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.
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