Hanau to Essen Trains

Hanau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanau and Essen takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanau to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration: 282 km
Distance: €62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain S9 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...

3h 28m

€49–217

Hanau to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hanau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanau is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:04 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 8:04 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:44 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:21 AM → 8:04 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:46 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
5:01 AM → 8:04 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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