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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanau to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanau to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 194 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 194, while a flight costs an average of zł 761.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 472 Average price | zł 194 Average price Cheapest | zł 761 Average price | zł 250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Hanau to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanau to Leipzig:
A bus is zł 279 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average zł 472.
A bus is zł 568 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average zł 761.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around zł 472 compared to roughly zł 250 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Hanau to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanau to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:45 AM 3h24 Hanau 11:09 AM Leipzig zł 320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:45 AM 3h24 Hanau 11:09 AM Leipzig zł 320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:45 AM 3h24 Hanau 11:09 AM Leipzig zł 320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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1:45 PM 3h24 Hanau 5:09 PM Leipzig zł 320 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanau to Leipzig:
A bus is zł 279 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average zł 472.
A bus is zł 568 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average zł 761.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanau and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanau Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Leipzig by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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