What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is to train and fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Airport via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Airport via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

The distance between Essen and Hamburg Airport (HAM) is 378 km. The road distance is 367 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) bus from?

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) train from?

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

The best way to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) bus arrive?

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) train arrive?

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) is 367 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM).

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

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Where can I stay near Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Hamburg Airport (HAM).

Can I share a ride from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Hamburg Airport (HAM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2h 26m
€88–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Hamburg Airportbus 198 / ...
5h 41m
€32–51
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 48m
€72–301
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Hamburg-HAMrideshare 367 km
3h 13m
Drive 367 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM)car 367 km
3h 13m
€52–75
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3h 53m
€120–376
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
5h 57m
€124–426
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Re42 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 30m
€74–268

Essen to Hamburg Airport (HAM) by train

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Distance: 378.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Airport via Hannover Hbf and Hanover central bus station in around 5h 41m.

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