What is the distance between Essen and Hamburg?

About 193 miles (310 km) separate Essen and Hamburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Hamburg?

If you're headed to Hamburg from Essen, chances are that your bus will leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The maritime heart of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie Plaza, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ, Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours and Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg.

Bus Essen to Hamburg from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Hamburg on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	9:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:05pm	HBF	6h 50m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Hamburg on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:05pm	HBF	6h 50m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Essen to Hamburg on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	9:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:04pm	HBF	6h 51m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Hamburg on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	9:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:04pm	HBF	6h 51m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Hamburg on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:15pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 25m	9:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	5h 10m	10:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:04pm	HBF	6h 51m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $123	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $186	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $43	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Hamburg?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Essen and Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Hamburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$36

11/23

$45

Today

$23

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No data

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11/27

$17

11/28

$25

11/29

$19

The cheapest trip from Essen to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $86 for a bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-27.