How to travel from Kiel to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Kiel and Hanau is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kiel to Hanau 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance588km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kiel and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Kiel to Hanau by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Kiel and Hanau is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kiel and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kiel to Hanau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Kiel and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kiel and Hanau. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kiel to Hanau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Kiel and Hanau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Kiel and Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kiel to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hanau is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Hanau. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) 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 Kiel and Hanau. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kiel to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Kiel to Hanau

Compare travel optionsbetween Kiel and Hanau

Transport options from Kiel to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€300($300)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 5m
€275($275)
every 3 hours588km (365 miles)
Train to Hamburg Dammtor, plane4h 25m
€270($270)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours580km (360 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor4h 50m
€135($135)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 45m
€49($49)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€95($95)
on demand588km (365 miles)

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Airports near Hanau

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Hanau
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hanau
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Hanau