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

The cheapest way to get from Lower Saxony to Essen is to rideshare which costs €12 - €15 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lower Saxony to Essen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Saxony and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Saxony and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Lower Saxony to Essen?

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

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

The best way to get from Lower Saxony to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €70.

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Lower Saxony to Essen?

The best way to get from Lower Saxony to Essen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €19 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Lower Saxony to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lower Saxony to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Saxony to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Saxony to Essen is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Lower Saxony to Essen.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Lower Saxony to Essen?

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

Lower Saxony to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Lower Saxony to Essen 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf10 / ...
2h 4m
€30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train stationN3204 / ...
3h 30m
€11–19
Drive 247.2 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Essen247.2 km
2h 9m
€35–50
Train via Paderborn
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn HbfS5
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to KamenRe
3. Take the train from Kamen to Essen HbfRe
4h 32m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Essen248.2 km
2h 46m
€12–15

Lower Saxony to Essen by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239.8 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Grandes Tour also services this route 3 times a week.

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