The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Hanover
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
212 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Hanover will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Essen for Hanover on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 212 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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, bus, and flight for Essen to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 train costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €214.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €334 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 4h 10m 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.
Essen to Hanover Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Essen to Hanover bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Hanover buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 4h30 | 4:10 PM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 3h45 | 1:20 AM Hanover Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Hanover
Distance 131 miles (212 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Essen to Hanover start from as low as $14 (€12) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Essen to HanoverYou can travel by bus between Essen to Hanover with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Essen to Hanover

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Hanover Central Station, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- 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.
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- 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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