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Shortest travel time:
3 h 20 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 0 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$44
Avg. daily departures:
24
Earliest departure:
04:45
Latest departure:
22:07
Hamburg
Hamburg train stations
Hamburg Station
Hachmannplatz 16 20099, Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg-Harburg
Hannoversche Str. 85, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
350 km
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany

Hamburg to Essen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Hamburg to Essen 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 4 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 Hamburg to Essen 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 Hamburg to Essen 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.

Hamburg to Essen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 21 min
3 hrs 34 min
04:45
11:45
11
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 22 min
4 hrs 4 min
12:01
17:45
9
Evening trains
3 hrs 20 min
4 hrs 4 min
18:47
20:45
3
Night trains
8 hrs 0 min
8 hrs 0 min
22:07
22:07
1

Trains on Hamburg - Essen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC
IC
Train with 2 changes
8 hrs 0 min
$78
1
ICE
ICE
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 20 min
$44
19
ICE
ICE
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 44 min
$78
4
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