Hanau to Essen Trains

Hanau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hanau and Essen takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train service runs several times per day 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 49m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €64
Average price: Every 3 hours
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2h 47m

€53–214

Hanau to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hanau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanau is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

2:33 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
5:03 PM → 8:04 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:48 PM → 9:22 PM
2h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:33 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 30, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
2:33 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
8:48 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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