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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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 | Bus | Hannover ZOB | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Hannover ZOB | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Hannover ZOB | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hannover ZOB | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hannover ZOB | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hanover to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Essen?
Stops in Hanover
- ARundestraße 8, 30161 Hannover, Germany
- BNiki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade 54, 30159 Hannover, Germany
- CRundestraße 12, 30161 Hannover, Germany
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Hanover Bus Stop
Hannah-Arendt-Platz 1, 30159 Hannover, Germany - E
Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse
Hindenburgstraße 34, 30175 Hanover, Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Based on 12560 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at NOK 131
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hanover to Essen
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Hanover to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Hanover to Essen start from NOK 131. The average price for this route is around NOK 191. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Hanover to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Hanover to Essen is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 214 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hanover to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hanover to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Hanover to Essen at 03:15. And the latest bus departs at 13:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hanover to Essen?
A bus journey from Hanover to Essen produces an estimated 5.339125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 5 May 2026 with a price of NOK 97To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hanover to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NOK 97 to NOK 189 for a bus ticket from Hanover to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 97, which is on 2026-05-05.
What's the cheapest way to go from Hanover to Essen?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
