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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | HBF | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
 | Essen Central Train Station | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
| Essen Central Train Station | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Essen Central Train Station | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hanover. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 184, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Essen to Hanover: Trip Overview
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Essen to Hanover Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Hanover
How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Hanover cost?
The average train ticket price from Essen to Hanover is R 672. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Hanover is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Essen to Hanover?
A train trip between Essen and Hanover is around 2h 37m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 6m. This is the time it takes to travel the 214 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Essen and Hanover?
The number of trains from Essen to Hanover can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Hanover by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Essen to Hanover?
When taking the train from Essen to Hanover, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Hanover?
Trains travelling between Essen and Hanover leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover ZOB, Hannover-Vinnhorst.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Hanover was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of R 190To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Hanover as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 190 to R 2 679 for a train ticket from Essen to Hanover based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 190, which is on 2025-11-06.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Hanover is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Hanover.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Hanover, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Hanover compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Essen to Hanover.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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