What is the cheapest way to get from Hanau to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Essen is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanau to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Hanau to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Hanau and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hanau Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Hanau to Essen?

The distance between Hanau and Essen is 322 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.

How do I travel from Hanau to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Hanau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Hanau to Essen?

The train from Hanau Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hanau to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hanau to Essen?

The best way to get from Hanau to Essen is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Hanau to Essen train arrive?

Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanau to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanau to Essen is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Hanau to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanau to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Essen.

Hanau to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hanau to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Hanau Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
3h 40m
€60–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 18m
€21–41
Drive 250.9 km
1. Drive from Hanau to Essencar 250.9 km
2h 31m
€35–51
Fly
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 51m
€93–148
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
3h 46m
€31–76

Hanau to Essen by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 321.7 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Hanau, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hanau Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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