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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hanover to Essen
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hanover to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Essen will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 4 buses that leave Hanover for Essen every day 4 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 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 15 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 Hanover to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £105.
Distance: 212 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £311 Average Price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m 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
Hanover to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover to Essen coaches for today, Tuesday 10 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 Hanover | 3h45 | 09:45 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Hanover | 4h35 | 17:55 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:30 Hanover | 15h00 | 07:30 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 11 March | |||||
| 02:15 Hanover | 3h35 | 05:50 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanover to Essen
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Buses from Hanover to Essen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 212 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 212 km |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Hanover to EssenYou can travel by bus between Hanover to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hanover to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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