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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 |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:23 AM CET.
Compare 3 ways to go from Hanover to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Essen?
Stops in Hanover
- ARundestraße 8, 30161 Hannover, Germany
- B
Hannover
Rundestraße 12, 30161 Hannover, Germany - CNiki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade 54, 30159 Hannover, Germany
- D
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
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hanover to Essen by bus
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 Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $11To 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 $11 to $48 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Hanover to Essen?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
