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How to get fromEssen to Hanauby train, bus, car, plane or train (Eurostar)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
    2h 34m
    €35–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus N27 / ...
    4h 36m
    €21–49

  3. Drive 253.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Hanaucar car 253.4 km
    2h 37m
    €36–51

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane DUS - FRA
    3h 13m
    €99–207

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    4h 9m
    €40–177

Essen to Hanau by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €28–100 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 4h.

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