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Hannover Hbf to Essen trains

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The average train between Hannover Hbf and Essen takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

2h 11m
Duration
240 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hannover Hbf to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hannover Hbf and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hannover Hbf is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • 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 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 17m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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    train train 2h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 4m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hannover Hbf to Essen? 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 Hannover Hbf to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 6m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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