What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Hanau?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Hanau is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Hanau?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Hanau is to drive and car train which takes 4h 10m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Hanau?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Hanau Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Kiel to Hanau?

The distance between Kiel and Hanau is 575 km. The road distance is 575.8 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Hanau without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Hanau without a car is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kiel to Hanau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Hanau train from?

Kiel to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Hanau?

The best way to get from Kiel to Hanau is to bus which takes 9h 56m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Hanau train arrive?

Kiel to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Hanau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Hanau is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Kiel to Hanau.

Where can I stay near Hanau?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Hanau.

Kiel to Hanau - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Hanau by car, car train, bus, train, 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.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Hanaucar
4h 10m
€119–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N33
9h 56m
€41–92
Drive 575.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Hanaucar 575.8 km
5h 6m
€79–114
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
4h 42m
€90–201
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
6h 20m
€45–132
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
6h 45m
€61–174
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
9h 24m
€134–203
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRE - FRA
5h 36m
€144–392
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
6h 44m
€124–237

Kiel to Hanau by bus and train

5Weekly Services

9h 56mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Hanau Marktplatz via Hanover central bus station, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Hanau Hauptbahnhof, and Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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