Shortest travel time:
2 h 45 m
Longest travel time:
7 h 21 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$52
Avg. daily departures:
24
Earliest departure:
01:12
Latest departure:
22:00
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany
350 km
Hamburg
Hamburg train stations
Hamburg Station
Hachmannplatz 16 20099, Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg-Harburg
Hannoversche Str. 85, 21079 Hamburg, Germany

Essen to Hamburg Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Essen to Hamburg is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 3 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 24 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Essen to Hamburg boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Essen to Hamburg is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Essen to Hamburg Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 45 min
3 hrs 45 min
01:12
11:00
11
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 51 min
3 hrs 14 min
12:00
17:00
7
Evening trains
3 hrs 14 min
3 hrs 29 min
18:00
20:52
5
Night trains
7 hrs 21 min
7 hrs 21 min
22:00
22:00
1

Trains on Essen - Hamburg Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Express train
3 hrs 14 min
$60
2
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
2 hrs 45 min
$68
15
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 14 min
$81
3
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 2 changes
7 hrs 21 min
$62
1
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 22 min
$52
2
Regional-Express
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 29 min
$69
1
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