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Trip Overview

The average bus between Hannover Hbf and Essen takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hannover Hbf to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration
250 km
Distance
€30
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Hannover Hbf to Essen bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Hannover Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hannover Hbf is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 20m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 249.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Hannover Hbf, Lower Saxony, Germany and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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