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Essen to Hamburg Route Overview

Essen to Hamburg bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Essen at 01:05h, arriving at Hamburg at 06:40h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 18:35h, arriving at 00:05h the following day.

Departure station and country EssenGermany
Arrival station and country HamburgGermany
Travel Distance 224 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 02min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price £6
Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane

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Traveling by coach from Essen to Hamburg

The shortest travel distance between Essen and Hamburg is 224 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 16:15 has a travel time of 05:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Hamburg earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Essen to Hamburg. The overnight coach departs at 18:35 and arrives at 00:05 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Hamburg:
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Bus companies operating the Essen to Hamburg route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 1267 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Essen or Hamburg coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Essen
You can see information about the departure station and stops Essen here.
Hamburg
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Hamburg here.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £6 (One-Way) or £12 (Return).

Travel reviews for Essen to Hamburg bus

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Over 1267 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Essen to Hamburg. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Hamburg

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 224 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:02 hours.

The price of a bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg ranges from £6 to £21.

The average number of daily departures is 8. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 6 from Essen to Hamburg. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Essen to Hamburg by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

The first bus departs at 01:05, and the last bus departs at 18:35.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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