What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Hamm?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hamm is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Hamm?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hamm is to train which takes 44 min and costs €12 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hamm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hamm(Westf)Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Essen to Hamm?

The distance between Essen and Hamm is 65 km. The road distance is 75 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Hamm without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Hamm without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs €12 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Hamm?

The train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hamm train from?

Essen to Hamm train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Hamm?

The best way to get from Essen to Hamm is to train which takes 44 min and costs €12 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €80 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Hamm train arrive?

Essen to Hamm train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamm(Westf)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hamm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hamm is 75 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Essen to Hamm.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Hamm?

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Where can I stay near Hamm?

There are 339+ hotels available in Hamm.

Essen to Hamm - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Hamm by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
44 min
€12–55
Drive 75 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Hammcar 75 km
52 min
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N79 / ...
1h 26m
€13–79
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Hammtaxi 75 km
52 min
€180–220

Essen to Hamm by train

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Distance: 64.6 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hamm, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 44 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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