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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Hanover to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 11 min
Car
249 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a week

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Train from Hannover Bahnhof Nordstadt to Minden,
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$559.79

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$458.01

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$572.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$458.01

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$597.96

Lufthansa City

Website:
lufthansa-city.com/de/home.html
Plane from Hannover-Langenhagen Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$432.57

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Minden(Westf) to Kamen
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.72–$39.44
Train from Kamen to Essen
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Hanover to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$20.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Essen is to rideshare which costs $13.04 - $17.39 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Essen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18.48 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct flight between Hanover and Essen?

There are no direct flights between Hanover and Essen. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h and costs $51.09 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Hanover to Essen?

The distance between Hanover and Essen is 240 km. The road distance is 251 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18.48 - $59.78 .

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Essen bus from?

Hanover to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Essen train from?

Hanover to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Essen?

The best way to get from Hanover to Essen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $18.48 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.83 - $32.61 and takes 3h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $423.91 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Hanover to Essen bus arrive?

Hanover to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Hanover to Essen train arrive?

Hanover to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Essen is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Hanover to Essen.

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

Book your Hanover to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Essen?

Book your Hanover to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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