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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Hamburg from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$47

tomorrow

Tuesday

$25

Wednesday

$33

Thursday

Friday

$32

Saturday

$35

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 45m	11:30 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 10m	1:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	5h 25m	1:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	5:40 AM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/25/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:40 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/25/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/25/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 10m	1:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:40 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 45m	9:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	3:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	1:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	6:40 AM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	1:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	6:40 AM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 45m	1:00 PM	Essen	Central Station	6:45 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	6h 10m	1:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Hamburg via Bremen, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:40 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/30/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/30/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 25m	1:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	6:40 AM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/30/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	1:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/30/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/30/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	5h 45m	9:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	3:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/30/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Hamburg via Bremen, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:15 PM	Essen	Central Station	9:40 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/31/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/31/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	5h 45m	12:30 PM	Essen	Central Station	6:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/31/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	5h 25m	1:15 AM	Essen	Central Station	6:40 AM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/31/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
FlixBus	6h 10m	1:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:20 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/31/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/31/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Hamburg via Bochum, you can save more than $10? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 29%
  
  5h 30m
  
  Essen
  
  9 mi
  
  6:05 PM
  
  Bochum
  Central Station
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Bochum (Germany) at 10/31/2026 6:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Hamburg via Bremen, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 10m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  5:35 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  5:45 PM
  
  Bremen
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bremen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 5:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 10/28/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Hamburg is $20 on 11/5/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Hamburg

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Hamburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Essen to Hamburg. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Essen and Hamburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from Essen to Hamburg, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Essen and Hamburg, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Essen to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:15 AM
Latest Bus	4:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	191.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Hamburg

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/25

$37

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

$25

Wednesday 10/28

$29

Thursday 10/29

Friday 10/30

$33

Saturday 10/31

$35

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$25

Tuesday 11/03

$23

Wednesday 11/04

$21

Thursday 11/05

$20

Friday 11/06

$24

Saturday 11/07

$23

Sunday 11/08

$24

Monday 11/09

$20

Tuesday 11/10

$20

Wednesday 11/11

$24

Thursday 11/12

$25

Friday 11/13

$22

Saturday 11/14

$26

Sunday 11/15

$26

Monday 11/16

$25

Tuesday 11/17

$23

Wednesday 11/18

$23

Thursday 11/19

$21

Friday 11/20

$22

Saturday 11/21

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Hamburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Hamburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Hamburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Hamburg, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Hamburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Hamburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Hamburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Hamburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Hamburg.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Station

Freiheit

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Central Bus Station

Adenauerallee 78

Central Station

Hachmannplatz 16

Harburg Bus Stop

Reeperbahn Bus Stop

Altona Train Station

Scheel-Plessen-Str. 17

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Essen to Hamburg? Compare all modes of transports from Essen to Hamburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Hamburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Hamburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Hamburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Hamburg bus

How much does a Essen Hamburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 10m to reach Hamburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Hamburg?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hamburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Hamburg each day?

Every day, the Essen to Hamburg bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Hamburg take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Hamburg is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $58. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Hamburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamburg from Essen starts at 1:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Hamburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Hamburg starts at 4:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Hamburg route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Hamburg, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Hamburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Hamburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Hamburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Hamburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Hamburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Hamburg on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Hamburg

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Essen and to Hamburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Hamburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!