Essen to Hamburg distance
The distance from Essen (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 362 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance is 307 km (191 miles); Hamburg lies to the NE of Essen.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Essen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 307 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 362 km | 3 h 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Essen to Hamburg would cost roughly 732–983 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 362 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Essen
Essen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 27′ 27.21″ N, 7° 1′ 20.87″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.46 |
| Longitude | 7.02 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 574,682 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Essen and Hamburg is at 52.51° N, 8.47° E.
The nearest town is Brockum, Landkreis Diepholz, Niedersachsen — about 154 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Essen from Hamburg?
By car it is 362 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 40 min. The straight-line distance between Essen and Hamburg is 307 kilometres (191 miles or 166 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 362 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Essen?
Hamburg lies to the NE (40°) as seen from Essen.
How long is a flight from Essen to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Essen to Hamburg cost?
Over 362 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Essen to Hamburg would cost roughly 732–983 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Essen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Essen → Bochum | 16 km |
| Essen → Oberhausen | 16 km |
| Essen → Herne | 20 km |
| Essen → Duisburg | 25 km |
| Essen → Recklinghausen | 30 km |
| Essen → Düsseldorf | 35 km |
| Essen → Dortmund | 35 km |
| Essen → Wuppertal | 36 km |
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |