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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Esbjerg
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €34
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €61
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 3 h 54 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 4 h 4 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 27
- 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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Esbjerg will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Esbjerg without transferring at least once.
11152 · IC 5752 · R 23205:35 AM 4h19 Hamburg Hbf 9:54 AM Esbjerg €34 1 One-way 2 transfers- 11152 · IC 5752 · R 2320 · R 5231
5:35 AM 4h27 Hamburg Hbf 10:02 AM Spangsbjerg st €34 1 One-way 3 transfers - 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11540 · IC 5750
1:38 AM 6h16 Hamburg Hbf 7:54 AM Esbjerg €34 1 One-way 4 transfers - 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11540 · IC 5750
1:38 AM 6h39 Hamburg Hbf 8:17 AM Jerne Station €34 1 One-way 5 transfers - 11152 · IC 5752 · R 2320 · R 5035
5:35 AM 4h42 Hamburg Hbf 10:17 AM Jerne Station €34 1 One-way 3 transfers
- RJ 384 · IC 2348 · R 5873
1:08 PM 3h54 Hamburg Altona 5:02 PM Spangsbjerg st €62 1 One-way 2 transfers - ECE 396 · IC 2340
10:53 AM 4h01 Hamburg Hbf 2:54 PM Esbjerg €62 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 384 · IC 2348 · R 5073
1:08 PM 4h04 Hamburg Altona 5:12 PM Jerne Station €62 1 One-way 2 transfers - ECE 396 · IC 2340 · R 5261
10:53 AM 4h09 Hamburg Hbf 3:02 PM Spangsbjerg st €62 1 One-way 2 transfers - 11014 · R 5058+
572611:32 AM 4h11 Hamburg Altona 3:43 PM Jerne Station €77 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Esbjerg
Germany
Denmark
Trains from Hamburg to Esbjerg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Live departures
Hamburg to Esbjerg train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Esbjerg trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 396 · IC 2340 · R 5165 | On time 10:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h45 | 3:38 PM Spangsbjerg st | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 396 · IC 2340 · R 5054 | On time 10:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h04 | 2:57 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 396 · IC 2340 | On time 10:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h01 | 2:54 PM Esbjerg | 1 transfer | |
| 11164 · Bus 79108 · IC 5758 · IC 2344 | 11:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h19 | 3:58 PM Jerne Station | 4 transfers | |
| 11164 · Bus 79108 · IC 5758 · IC 2344 | 11:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h40 | 4:19 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4 transfers | |
| 11164 · Bus 79108 · IC 5758 · IC 2344 | 11:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h15 | 3:54 PM Esbjerg | 3 transfers | |
| 11016+5708+R 5066 · IC 2348 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 4h22 | 4:54 PM Esbjerg | 3 transfers | |
| 11016+5708+R 5066 · R 5177 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 5h06 | 5:38 PM Spangsbjerg st | 3 transfers | |
| 11016+5708+R 5066 | 12:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 4h25 | 4:57 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 384 · IC 2348 · R 5177 | On time 1:08 PM Hamburg Altona | 4h30 | 5:38 PM Spangsbjerg st | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 384 · IC 2348 | On time 1:08 PM Hamburg Altona | 3h46 | 4:54 PM Esbjerg | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 384 · IC 2348 · R 5066 | On time 1:08 PM Hamburg Altona | 3h49 | 4:57 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11168 · IC 5760 · R 2352 · R 5068 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h19 | 5:58 PM Jerne Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11168 · IC 5760 · R 2352 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h15 | 5:54 PM Esbjerg | 2 transfers | |
| 11168 · IC 5760 · R 2352 · R 5281 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h40 | 6:19 PM Spangsbjerg st | 3 transfers | |
| 11168 · Bus 79110 · IC 5760 · R 2352 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h40 | 6:19 PM Spangsbjerg st | 4 transfers | |
| 11168 · Bus 79110 · IC 5760 · R 2352 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h19 | 5:58 PM Jerne Station | 4 transfers | |
| 11168 · Bus 79110 · IC 5760 · R 2352 | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h15 | 5:54 PM Esbjerg | 3 transfers | |
| 11020+5710+R 5074 · R 5185 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 5h06 | 7:38 PM Spangsbjerg st | 3 transfers | |
| 11020+5710+R 5074 · IC 2356 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 4h22 | 6:54 PM Esbjerg | 3 transfers | |
| 11020+5710+R 5074 | 2:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 4h25 | 6:57 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 394 · IC 2356 | On time 2:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h02 | 6:54 PM Esbjerg | 1 transfer | |
| ECE 394 · IC 2356 · R 5185 | On time 2:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 7:38 PM Spangsbjerg st | 2 transfers | |
| ECE 394 · IC 2356 · R 5074 | On time 2:52 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h05 | 6:57 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11540 · IC 5750 | 1:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h16 | 7:54 AM Esbjerg | 4 transfers | |
| 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11540 · IC 5750 | 1:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h39 | 8:17 AM Jerne Station | 5 transfers | |
| 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11540 · IC 5750 | 1:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h24 | 8:02 AM Spangsbjerg st | 5 transfers | |
| 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11050 · R 5014 | 1:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h03 | 8:41 AM Spangsbjerg st | 4 transfers | |
| 11292 · Bus RE74 · 11050 · R 5014 | 1:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h41 | 8:19 AM Jerne Station | 4 transfers | |
| 11152 · IC 5752 · R 2320 | 5:35 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h19 | 9:54 AM Esbjerg | 2 transfers | |
| 11152 · IC 5752 · R 2320 · R 5231 | 5:35 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h27 | 10:02 AM Spangsbjerg st | 3 transfers | |
| 11152 · IC 5752 · R 2320 · R 5035 | 5:35 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h42 | 10:17 AM Jerne Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11006 · R 5034+5720 | 7:32 AM Hamburg Altona | 4h11 | 11:43 AM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
| 11006 · R 5034+5720 | 7:32 AM Hamburg Altona | 4h30 | 12:02 PM Spangsbjerg st | 2 transfers | |
| 11006 · R 5034+5720 | 7:32 AM Hamburg Altona | 4h15 | 11:47 AM Esbjerg | 2 transfers | |
| 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 2328 · R 5243 | 7:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h24 | 12:02 PM Spangsbjerg st | 3 transfers | |
| 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 2328 · R 5047 | 7:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h39 | 12:17 PM Jerne Station | 3 transfers | |
| 11156 · IC 5754 · IC 2328 | 7:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h16 | 11:54 AM Esbjerg | 2 transfers | |
| 11010 · R 5046+5722 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Altona | 4h15 | 1:47 PM Esbjerg | 2 transfers | |
| 11010 · R 5046+5722 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Altona | 4h11 | 1:43 PM Jerne Station | 2 transfers | |
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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.
Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Hamburg and Esbjerg
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FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Esbjerg
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Esbjerg
Most Hamburg to Esbjerg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Esbjerg station pair, with some services arriving at Jerne. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Esbjerg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hamburg station do trains to Esbjerg leave from?
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Which Esbjerg station do trains from Hamburg arrive at?
Getting to Esbjerg from Esbjerg city centre
Esbjerg train station facilities and services
Esbjerg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Dronning Louise, Bones Esbjerg
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Esbjerg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Esbjerg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Esbjerg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Esbjerg: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Esbjerg: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Britannia, Hotel Ansgar, Cabinn Esbjerg.
Getting to Spangsbjerg st from Esbjerg city centre
Spangsbjerg st is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Spangsbjerg st train station facilities and services
Spangsbjerg st has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Spangsbjerg st.
Getting to Jerne from Esbjerg city centre
Jerne is 2 km from Esbjerg city centre. Public transport options include:
Jerne train station facilities and services
Jerne has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Jerne.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Jerne: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Jerne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Jerne.
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