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246 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hanover to Essen

Composite routes from Hanover to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 7 min
Car
246 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Grandes Tour
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$26.72–$38.17
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grandes Tour
Website
4h 43m
3 times a week
+38 (044) 444 00 44
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Call
DB Bus
Website
52 min
Hourly
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
Airlines
Found: 7
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
Lufthansa
Website
British Airways
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Swiss
Website
Lufthansa City
Website
KLM
Website
3h 47m
Every day
$152.67–$559.79
Air France
Website
6h 7m
Every day
$165.39–$458.01
Lufthansa
Website
3h 16m
Every day
$139.95–$572.52
British Airways
Website
4h
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
$108.14–$458.01
Austrian Airlines
Website
5h 22m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$190.84–$699.74
Swiss
Website
3h 45m
Monday to Saturday
$139.95–$597.96
Lufthansa City
Website
3h 25m
Monday to Friday
$59.80–$432.57
Train operators
Found: 3
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
2h 4m
Hourly
$58.52–$64.89
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
National Express
Website
1h 24m
Hourly
$26.72–$39.44
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
Flixtrain
Website
3h 27m
4 times a day
$21.63–$31.81
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 46m
Once daily
$15.27–$20.36
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

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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