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 - €90 and takes 9h 22m.

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 €120 - €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 Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 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 22m and costs €40 - €90.

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 22m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 45m.

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.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Hanau?

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Where can I stay near Hanau?

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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
€120–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33
9h 22m
€43–88
Drive 575.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Hanaucar 575.8 km
5h 6m
€82–118
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
€90–211
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 25
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5h 45m
€98–149
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
6h 16m
€99–124
Train #2
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
€156–362
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
€155–269

Kiel to Hanau by bus and train

14Weekly Services

9h 22mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 574.7 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 Hamburg central bus station, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Hanau Hauptbahnhof, and Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Fulda Bahnhof in around 5h 45m.

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