Hamburg to Essen (Oldb) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Essen (Oldb) takes 2h 54m 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 54m
Duration: 215 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain 56 / ...
Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Essen(Oldb)train

2h 51m

€58–280

Hamburg to Essen (Oldb) train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Essen (Oldb). The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Essen (Oldb) at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:45 PM → 11:15 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
10:45 PM → 4:44 AM
Arrives next day
5h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:56 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 19m • 2 changes
2:56 AM → 6:45 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 7:15 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:15 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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