The average train between Hanau and Essen takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Hanau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 3:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanau is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Essen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hanau-Steinheim station.
Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanau and Essen is 199 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Hanau-Steinheim to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 49m.