What is the travel distance from Hamburg to Essen?

The distance between the two cities is 193 miles (310 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Hamburg to Essen start their journey at Hamburg Airport and wind up at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Hamburg to Essen from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 5m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h 5m	4:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:45am	HAM Airport	11h 3m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags
	4:15pm	HAM Airport	14h 35m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 18m	4:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
		4:15pm	HAM Airport	14h 35m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
		4:15pm	HAM Airport	14h 35m	6:50am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	7h 3m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	7h 3m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Essen on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	5h 20m	12:50pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain		5:45am	HAM Airport	7h 3m	12:48pm	HBF	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:59 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

192 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $163	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $181	Average Duration3h 12m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $48	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Essen?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Essen by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$53

11/17

$23

Today

$26

11/19

No data

11/20

$20

11/21

$26

11/22

$21

11/23

$25

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Essen was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $86 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Essen?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 12m	Avg Price$56	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 50m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures13