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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hannover Hbf takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Essen to Hannover Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 13m
Duration
240 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Hannover Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hannover Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hannover Hbf at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 13m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 9m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Hannover Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essen to Hannover Hbf.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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