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

The cheapest way to get from Hamm to Essen is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamm to Essen is to train which takes 46 min and costs €12 - €25.

Is there a direct train between Hamm and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamm(Westf)Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Hamm to Essen?

The distance between Hamm and Essen is 65 km. The road distance is 75.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamm to Essen without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs €12 - €25.

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

The train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hamm to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamm to Essen?

The best way to get from Hamm to Essen is to train which takes 46 min and costs €12 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €85 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Hamm to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamm to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamm to Essen is 76 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Hamm to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hamm to Essen 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 Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
46 min
€12–25
Drive 75.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hamm to Essencar 75.7 km
54 min
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
2h 16m
€12–83
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hamm to Essentaxi 75.7 km
54 min
€180–230

Hamm to Essen by train

579Weekly Trains

46 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.6 km
Duration: 46 min

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

National Express operates a train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 46 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train station hourly. Tickets cost €5–8 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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