What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony is to rideshare which costs €11 - €26 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lower Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Hanover central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lower Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hannover Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Essen to Lower Saxony?

The distance between Essen and Lower Saxony is 240 km. The road distance is 247.2 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Lower Saxony without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Lower Saxony?

The train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lower Saxony bus from?

Essen to Lower Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lower Saxony train from?

Essen to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Lower Saxony?

The best way to get from Essen to Lower Saxony is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €25 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €65 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Lower Saxony bus arrive?

Essen to Lower Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Lower Saxony train arrive?

Essen to Lower Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lower Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lower Saxony is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Essen to Lower Saxony.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Lower Saxony?

Book your Essen to Lower Saxony train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lower Saxony?

Book your Essen to Lower Saxony bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lower Saxony?

There are 1412+ hotels available in Lower Saxony.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Lower Saxony?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Lower Saxony. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essen to Lower Saxony - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Lower Saxony by train, bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
2h 7m
€25–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Hanover central bus stationbus N3217 / ...
3h 10m
€11–65
Drive 247.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hanovercar 247.2 km
2h 11m
€35–50
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Hanoverrideshare 248 km
2h 49m
€11–26

Essen to Lower Saxony by train

142Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.8 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lower Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Hanover central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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