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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Hanover
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Hanover will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Essen for Hanover every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a flight costs an average of £196.
Distance: 212 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £306 Average Price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to Hanover bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Hanover coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 11:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h30 | 16:10 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:25 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h35 | 21:00 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h05 | 23:05 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:35 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h45 | 01:20 Hanover Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Hanover
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Buses from Essen to Hanover run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Essen to HanoverYou can travel by bus between Essen to Hanover with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Hanover coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Hanover by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanover, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hanover Central Station, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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