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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Hanau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hanau:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hanau costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hanau costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Hanau
How to get from Essen to Hanau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Hanau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:54 PM2h32Essen8:26 PMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
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5:54 PM2h32Essen8:26 PMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:54 PM2h32Essen8:26 PMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
4:53 PM2h33Essen7:26 PMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
6:50 PM2h36Essen9:26 PMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
11:00 PM3h11Essen2:11 AMHanau$671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hanau:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hanau costing on average $64 (€52).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hanau costing on average $111 (€91).
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Hanau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hanau by train.
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