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    Cheap bus tickets from Hamburg to Essen

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    Rides:Hamburg Essen (05/25/2022)

    11:59 pm
    5:46 hrs
    5:45 am
    Hamburg ZOB
    Essen
    Half full
    $24.99
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    Bus stops in Hamburg

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    Hamburg central bus station

    Hamburg-Harburg (station)

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    Hamburg - Essen : Quick information
    Online payment

    Yes
    Distance

    192 miles
    Direct connection

    Yes
    Environmentally-friendly travel?

    Yes

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Essen by bus?
    The quickest bus trip from Hamburg to Essen takes as little as 5 hours 46 minutes.
    What is the distance between Hamburg and Essen?
    The bus route from Hamburg to Essen covers 324 miles. FlixBus can bring you from Hamburg to Essen in as little as 5 hours 46 minutes.
    How much is the bus ticket between Hamburg and Essen?
    You can get from Hamburg to Essen for as little as $15.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $27.91.
    What route does the bus from Hamburg to Essen take?
    There are direct connections from Hamburg to Essen. Among the up to 1 buses running daily from Hamburg to Essen, 1 are direct connections. The fastest bus on this connection has 1 stop(s).
    How can I pay for the bus from Hamburg to Essen?
    You can buy your bus ticket from Hamburg to Essen choosing your preferred payment method among card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more!
    Where can I see if my bus from Hamburg to Essen is on time?
    You can track your bus location on our Real-Time Info Tool. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. Find out where your bus is and check if there are delays on the route.

    Find the cheapest buses from Hamburg to Essen

    Getting from Hamburg to Essen is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 324 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 5 hours 46 minutes.
    FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
    Bus tickets between Hamburg and Essen cost $27.91 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $15.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays. For a quick, easy and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
    We have a large network of 200 destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.

    Traveling from Hamburg to Essen

    It's easy to get from Hamburg to Essen with FlixBus, with 1 direct buses per day.
    It can take a minimum time of 5 hours 46 minutes.
    Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
    The average cost of bus travel between Hamburg and Essen is $27.91, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.

    Taking the bus from Hamburg

    Traveling from Hamburg and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
    Hamburg is a transport hub with 1 bus station(s); the 252 connections departing from Hamburg every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.

    Arriving in Essen

    Traveling to Essen for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
    Essen is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 248 connections arriving in one of the 1 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.

    What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Hamburg to Essen

    Getting from Hamburg to Essen aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
    You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
    All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
    Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.

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