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 8m.

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?

No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hanau-Steinheim and arriving at Essen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Hanau to Essen?

The distance between Hanau and Essen is 281 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 2h 52m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hanau to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanau to Essen train from?

Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hanau-Steinheim station.

Train or bus from Hanau to Essen?

The best way to get from Hanau to Essen is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Hanau to Essen train arrive?

Hanau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt 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 2589+ hotels available in Essen.

Hanau to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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-Steinheim to Frankfurttrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
2h 52m
€39–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 8m
€22–43
Drive 250.9 km
1. Drive from Hanau to Essencar 250.9 km
2h 31m
€35–51
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
3h 3m
€99–211
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
2h 58m
€38–104
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
4h 45m
€38–96

Hanau to Essen by train

164Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hanau-Steinheim to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 3h 55m. FlixBus-eu also services this route every 4 hours.

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