There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg to Essel by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)train Rb / ...
- Take the train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Schwarmstedttrain Rb
2h 13m€28–60Drive 113.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamburg to Esselcar 113.9 km
1h 6m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus stationbus 182 / ...
2h 47m€22–34
Hamburg to Essel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Essel is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Essel is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Essel station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Hanover central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Essel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Schwarmstedt via Buchholz(Nordheide). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Hamburg and Essel is 124 km. The road distance is 113.9 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Essel without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Hamburg to Essel, including transfers.
Hamburg to Essel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.
Hamburg to Essel train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Essel is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Essel, Lower Saxony, Germany?
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Schwarmstedt via Buchholz(Nordheide) in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- [email protected]
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Buchholz(Nordheide)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–35
- Schedules at
- metronom
Train from Buchholz(Nordheide) to Schwarmstedt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Hamburg to Essel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Hamburg to Essel train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Buchholz(Nordheide) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Essel is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Hamburg to Essel.
Book your Hamburg to Essel train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Hamburg to Essel bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 318+ hotels available in Essel.