- Distance: 374.8 km
- Duration: 3h 11m
The average train between Hamburg and Essen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Hamburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 11m.
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.
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The distance between Hamburg and Essen is 308 km. The road distance is 355 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 13m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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