Day trip from Essen to Hannover
Hannover lies 212 km (132 mi) north-east of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 212 km (132 mi) apart, Hannover is a realistic day trip from Essen: about 3 h 27 min each way by road.
| Essen | Hannover | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 593,085 | 515,140 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 30159–30669 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Hannover
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Staying in Hannover
Our booking partner lists 929 places to stay in Hannover. Of the 413 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (292), and 3 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 271,901 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hannover
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Common questions
How far is Hannover from Essen?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Essen; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Hannover by road?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Hannover?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hannover?
Our booking partner lists 929 places to stay in Hannover, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.