The distance between Essen and Hanover is around 239km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Essen to Hanover by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Hannover Hauptbahnhof/ZOB.
There are several options for getting from Essen to Hanover by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Essen and Hanover is around 239km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Essen and Hanover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Essen to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Essen and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Essen and Hanover. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Essen and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Swiss Railways, National Express and WestfalenBahn GmbH run train services between Essen and Hanover. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Essen and Hanover. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Essen and Hanover with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 35m.
FlixBus, EuroClub and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Essen and Hanover. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Essen to Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Hanover is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Hanover. Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Essen and Hanover. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Essen to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | €55($55) | hourly | 239km (149 miles) |
Train via Porta Westfalica | 2h 55m | €40($40) | hourly | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | €16($16) | every 4 hours | 251km (156 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €41($41) | on demand | 247km (154 miles) |
WestfalenBahn GmbH
EuroClub
Autokar Polska
East West Eurolines
The following major airports near Hanover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.