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Hamburg to Essen (Oldb) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Essen (Oldb) takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Essen (Oldb). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration
215 km
Distance
€69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bremen

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  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
  3. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Essen(Oldb)train train
2h 50m
€57–106

Hamburg to Essen (Oldb) train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Essen (Oldb). The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Essen (Oldb) at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 214.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Essen (Oldb), Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen(Oldb) via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 50m.

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