Trains tickets from Hanover to Essen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Hanover
    Departure location: Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Hanover
    Departure location: Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Hanover
    Departure location: Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Hanover
    Departure location: Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Hanover
    Departure location: Hannover Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hanover to Essen

Average PriceUS$7 - US$29Average Duration3h 40m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$13 - US$147Average Duration2h 16m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$10 - US$33Average Duration2h 30m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Hanover to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
US$10Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Hanover to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average train trip duration2h 16m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure6:21am
Distance214 km
Latest train departure9:36pm

Hanover to Essen Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Hanover - Essen

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Essen cost?

    The average train ticket price from Hanover to Essen is US$49. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Hanover to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Hanover to Essen?

    A train trip between Hanover and Essen is around 2h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 4m. This is the time it takes to travel the 214 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Hanover and Essen?

    The number of trains from Hanover to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Hanover to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Hanover to Essen?

    Trains travelling between Hanover and Essen leave from Hannover Hauptbahnhof or Hannover ZOB and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hanover to Essen was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hanover to Essen, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Hanover and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Hanover and Essen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Hanover to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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