The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Esbjerg
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Esbjerg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Esbjerg will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Esbjerg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 233 km distance in an average of 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Hamburg to Esbjerg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 11252 · RE 11152 · IC 5752 · IC 827 | On time 04:36 Hamburg Hbf | 5h04 | 09:40 Jerne Station | 4 changes | |
RE 11252 · RE 11152 · IC 5752 · IC 827 | On time 04:36 Hamburg Hbf | 5h04 | 09:40 Spangsbjerg st | 4 changes | |
RE 11252 · RE 11152 · IC 5752 · IC 827 | On time 04:36 Hamburg Hbf | 4h52 | 09:28 Esbjerg | 3 changes | |
RE 11006+ neg 5720+ R 5034 | On time 06:36 Hamburg Altona | 4h04 | 10:40 Jerne Station | 2 changes | |
RE 11006+ neg 5720+ R 5034 | On time 06:36 Hamburg Altona | 4h08 | 10:44 Esbjerg | 2 changes | |
RE 11006+ neg 5720+ R 5034 | On time 06:36 Hamburg Altona | 4h25 | 11:01 Spangsbjerg st | 2 changes | |
RE 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 835 · R 5145 | On time 06:40 Hamburg Hbf | 5h00 | 11:40 Spangsbjerg st | 3 changes | |
RE 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 835 | On time 06:40 Hamburg Hbf | 4h48 | 11:28 Esbjerg | 2 changes | |
RE 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 835 · R 5040 | On time 06:40 Hamburg Hbf | 5h00 | 11:40 Jerne Station | 3 changes | |
EC 398 · IC 50432 | On time 07:50 Hamburg Hbf | 4h10 | 12:00 Esbjerg | 1 change | |
EC 398 · IC 50432 · R 5053 | On time 07:50 Hamburg Hbf | 4h26 | 12:16 Jerne Station | 2 changes | |
EC 398 · IC 50432 · R 5151 | On time 07:50 Hamburg Hbf | 4h50 | 12:40 Spangsbjerg st | 2 changes | |
IC 2214+ neg 5722+ R 5046 | On time 08:17 Hamburg Hbf | 4h23 | 12:40 Jerne Station | 2 changes | |
IC 2214+ neg 5722+ R 5046 | On time 08:17 Hamburg Hbf | 4h44 | 13:01 Spangsbjerg st | 2 changes | |
IC 2214+ neg 5722+ R 5046 | On time 08:17 Hamburg Hbf | 4h27 | 12:44 Esbjerg | 2 changes | |
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 843 · R 5052 | On time 08:43 Hamburg Hbf | 4h57 | 13:40 Jerne Station | 3 changes | |
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 843 | On time 08:43 Hamburg Hbf | 4h45 | 13:28 Esbjerg | 2 changes | |
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 843 · R 5157 | On time 08:43 Hamburg Hbf | 4h57 | 13:40 Spangsbjerg st | 3 changes | |
EC 396 · IC 50440 · R 5163 | On time 09:53 Hamburg Hbf | 4h47 | 14:40 Spangsbjerg st | 2 changes | |
EC 396 · IC 50440 · R 5065 | On time 09:53 Hamburg Hbf | 4h23 | 14:16 Jerne Station | 2 changes | |
EC 396 · IC 50440 | On time 09:53 Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 14:00 Esbjerg | 1 change | |
RE 11014+ neg 5726+ R 5058 | On time 10:35 Hamburg Altona | 4h09 | 14:44 Esbjerg | 2 changes | |
RE 11014+ neg 5726+ R 5058 | On time 10:35 Hamburg Altona | 4h05 | 14:40 Jerne Station | 2 changes | |
RE 11014+ neg 5726+ R 5058 | On time 10:35 Hamburg Altona | 4h26 | 15:01 Spangsbjerg st | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Esbjerg
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Hamburg to Esbjerg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Hamburg and Esbjerg from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Swedish Railways (SJ)
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Esbjerg
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Most wanted Burger
- Taverna Metaxa
- Eddas Eiscafe
- McDonald's
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Ambassador
- City Haus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Jernbanegade.
- Dronning Louise
- Bones Esbjerg
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Britannia
- Hotel Ansgar
- Cabinn Esbjerg
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
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