Hannover to Essen by train
Essen lies 212 km (132 mi) south-west of Hannover, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 259 km (161 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hannover | Essen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 515,140 | 593,085 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
| Postal codes | 30159–30669 | 45127–45359 |
Where to book trains from Hannover to Essen
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Staying in Essen
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen. Of the 326 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (226), and 3 are five-star. Across 103 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 118,257 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Essen
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Common questions
How far is Essen from Hannover?
212 km (132 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hannover; by road roughly 259 km (161 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hannover to Essen by train?
About 1 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hannover and Essen?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where can I stay in Essen?
Our booking partner lists 568 places to stay in Essen, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.