Trains tickets from Hamburg to Essen

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TodayApr 24
from $27
TomorrowApr 25
from $35
SatApr 26
from $46
SunApr 27
from $63
MonApr 28
from $21
TueApr 29
from $21
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Hamburg to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration3h 12m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:06am
Distance192 miles (309 km)
Latest train departure10:46pm

Hamburg to Essen Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$42
04/23
$27
Today
$27
04/25
$36
04/26
$46
04/27
$64
04/28
$22
04/29
$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Essen was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $76 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Hamburg to Essen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Hamburg and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Hamburg to Essen.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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