How to travel from Hagen to Saarbrücken, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Saarbrücken is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hagen to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaarbrückenHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station and then to Saarbrücken bus station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Saarbrücken.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Saarbrücken

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Saarbrücken by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Hagen and Saarbrücken is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Hagen and Saarbrücken by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Saarbrücken is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Saarbrücken, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and vlexx run train services between Hagen and Saarbrücken. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hagen and Saarbrücken. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen to Saarbrücken. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt central train station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Hagen and Saarbrücken. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Saarbrücken. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Saarbrücken Hbf. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saarbrücken is Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hagen and Saarbrücken. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Saarbrücken is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Hagen to Saarbrücken

Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Saarbrücken

Transport options from Hagen to Saarbrücken
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€210($210)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€40($40)
every 4 hours360km (223 miles)
Train via Bonn-Mehlem6hrs
€52($52)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€28($28)
5 times a week423km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€53($53)
on demand317km (197 miles)

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Airports near Saarbrücken

The following major airports near Saarbrücken offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Saarbrücken
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Saarbrücken
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Saarbrücken