The average train between Hanau and Essen takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Hanau 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Hanau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hanau is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Essen station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanau and Essen is 199 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 35m.