The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 19 trains that leave Hanover Hbf for Essen Hbf every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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.
FlixTrain10:232h25Hanover Hbf12:48Essen Hbf£131One-way0 changes
FlixTrain18:232h25Hanover Hbf20:48Essen Hbf£131One-way0 changes
IC 2440 · ICE 20315:402h18Hanover Hbf17:58Essen Hbf£141One-way1 change
FlixTrain14:232h25Hanover Hbf16:48Essen Hbf£201One-way0 changes
ICE 154612:562h17Hanover Hbf15:13Essen Hbf£551One-way0 changes
ICE 9449:312h04Hanover Hbf11:35Essen Hbf£661One-way0 changes
ICE 84815:312h04Hanover Hbf17:35Essen Hbf£551One-way0 changes
ICE 94211:312h04Hanover Hbf13:35Essen Hbf£641One-way0 changes
ICE 6448:312h07Hanover Hbf10:38Essen Hbf£641One-way0 changes
ICE 64210:312h07Hanover Hbf12:38Essen Hbf£661One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 213 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£17 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £321 Average Price |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 644 | On time 8:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h07 | 10:38 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1548 | On time 8:56 Hanover Hbf | 2h17 | 11:13 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 944 | On time 9:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h04 | 11:35 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2044 · ICE 107 | On time 9:40 Hanover Hbf | 2h18 | 11:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 10:23 Hanover Hbf | 2h25 | 12:48 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 642 | On time 10:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h07 | 12:38 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1052 | On time 10:56 Hanover Hbf | 2h28 | 13:24 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 942 | On time 11:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h04 | 13:35 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2046 · ICE 109 | On time 11:40 Hanover Hbf | 2h18 | 13:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 640 | On time 12:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h07 | 14:38 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1546 | On time 12:56 Hanover Hbf | 2h17 | 15:13 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2048 · ICE 201 | On time 13:40 Hanover Hbf | 2h18 | 15:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 14:23 Hanover Hbf | 2h25 | 16:48 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 548 | On time 14:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h07 | 16:38 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1050 | On time 14:56 Hanover Hbf | 2h28 | 17:24 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 848 | On time 15:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h04 | 17:35 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2440 · ICE 203 | On time 15:40 Hanover Hbf | 2h18 | 17:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 546 | On time 16:31 Hanover Hbf | 2h07 | 18:38 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 18:23 Hanover Hbf | 2h25 | 20:48 Essen Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf
Trains from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:31, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 7:31 |
Last train 20:40 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hanover Hbf and Essen Hbf from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
WestfalenBahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Essen Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Essen Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hanover Hbf and Essen Hbf
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
- Kiepenkerl
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Tacos
- Ambassador
- Gästearpartment Dahl
- WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
- Motel One
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