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How to get from Hannover to Essen?

Planning to travel to Hannover from Essen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Hannover to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Hannover and Essen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, ADAC PostBus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Hannover to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Hannover Essen trip.

For your trip from Hannover to Essen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Hannover to Essen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Hannover to Essen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Hannover to Essen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Hannover Essen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Hannover Essen

Carpooling from Hannover to Essen is perfect if you want to travel to Essen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Hannover or Essen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Hannover to Essen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Hannover Essen Travel Information

Departure city
Hannover
Germany
Lower Saxony
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
132 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by train, carpooling and bus
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Plan your trip from Hannover to Essen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Hannover to Essen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Hannover and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like HKX, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, ADAC PostBus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Hannover and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Hannover and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Hannover to Essen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Hannover to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule options for travel between Hannover and Essen, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Comfort Hannover-Essen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Travel time Buses from Hannover to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 132 mi distance of the trip.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Hannover to Essen?
Comfort Trains between Hannover and Essen generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Environmentally friendly The Hannover Essen train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Cost Hannover Essen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Flexibility Hannover Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Hannover to Essen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Hannover to Essen.
Economical A carpool from Hannover to Essen is often the most economical way to travel.
Comfort You have to share the space of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Hannover and Essen.
Availability Finding availability for a carpool between Hannover and Essen can be tricky, especially if you plan ahead. Most carpools are only available a few days or weeks before departure.

Where to start from in Hannover? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Hannover Departure Bus Stations

Hannover - Zentral Omnibus Bahnhof (ZOB)
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Departure stations in Hannover

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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Bergeborbeck
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Essen-Dellwig
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Essen-Kray Nord
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Bus Hannover Essen

Most buses between Hannover and Essen are new and offer on-board power outlets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Hannover-Essen varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Hannover-Essen bus prices on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Hannover from Essen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Hannover-Essen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Hannover Essen

ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Hannover Essen

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Hannover to Essen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Hannover and Essen.

Train tickets from Hannover to Essen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Hannover to Essen that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Hannover to Essen at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train companies between Hannover and Essen

HKX
HKX
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
Abellio
Abellio
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Carpool Hannover Essen

The duration of a carpool trip between Hannover and Essen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

Carpooling is generally considered a safe option for traveling between Hannover and Essen. However, it is important to check driver reviews and ratings before booking a trip. It is also recommended that you only share your personal details with people you trust.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Hannover to Essen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Hannover-Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Hannover and Essen, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.

Carpooling platform Hannover Essen

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