How to travel from Hanau to Kiel, Germany

The distance between Hanau and Kiel is around 556km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hanau to Kiel by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kiel.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanau and Kiel

There are several options for getting from Hanau to Kiel by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Hanau and Kiel is around 556km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hanau and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanau to Kiel is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanau and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanau and Kiel. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanau and Kiel with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hanau and Kiel. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hanau and Kiel. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanau to Kiel. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Kiel is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Kiel. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) 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 Hanau and Kiel. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanau to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Hanau to Kiel

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanau and Kiel

Transport options from Hanau to Kiel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€310($310)
every 3 hours556km (345 miles)
Fly to Bremen (BRE), Train3h 50m
€270($270)
every 20 mins583km (362 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€205($205)
every 3 hours668km (415 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), Train4h 5m
€270($270)
every 4 hours589km (366 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€120($120)
once daily580km (360 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 55m
€50($50)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Kiel

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

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Kiel
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Kiel
GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Kiel