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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen is to fly and train which takes 1h 31m and costs €85 - €250.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Airport and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

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

The distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Essen is 378 km. The road distance is 365.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen, including transfers.

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

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg Airport station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 41m.

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

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen is 366 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
1h 31m
€89–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Hanover central bus stationbus 198 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
5h 41m
€31–51
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 37m
€68–303
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg-HAM to Essenrideshare 365.8 km
3h 10m
Drive 365.8 km
1. Drive from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essencar 365.8 km
3h 10m
€52–75
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re42
5h 4m
€73–268

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Essen by train

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Distance: 378.2 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

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. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg Airport to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 5h 41m.

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