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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | HBF | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | HBF | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | ||||
S-Bahn + Regional-Express | Train | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover to Essen by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Hanover to Essen is $62. 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!
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.
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 12. 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.
Which train companies travel from Hanover to Essen?
When taking the train from Hanover to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hanover to Essen was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $14To 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.
You can expect to pay from $14 to $207 for a train ticket from Hanover to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-24.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
