Shortest travel time:
2 h 3 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 58 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$52
Avg. daily departures:
35
Earliest departure:
03:13
Latest departure:
22:09
Hannover
Hannover train station
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Ernst-August-Platz 1 30159, Hanover, Germany
330 km
Essen
Essen train station
Essen Hauptbahnhof
Am Hauptbahnhof 5, 45127, Essen, Germany

Hannover to Essen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Hannover to Essen is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 2 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 35 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Hannover to Essen boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Hannover to Essen is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Hannover to Essen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 3 min
2 hrs 47 min
03:13
11:40
14
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 3 min
2 hrs 47 min
12:31
17:40
13
Evening trains
2 hrs 3 min
2 hrs 50 min
18:31
20:40
6
Night trains
2 hrs 24 min
3 hrs 58 min
21:36
22:09
2

Trains on Hannover - Essen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
2 hrs 3 min
$52
23
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 18 min
$61
11
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 58 min
$52
1