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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanau to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $57, while a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanau to Leipzig:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average $251.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Hanau to Leipzig
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 PM4h40Hanau4:10 AMLeipzig$371One-way0 transfers
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11:30 PM4h40Hanau4:10 AMLeipzig$371One-way0 transfers
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11:50 PM4h35Hanau4:25 AMLeipzig$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanau to Leipzig:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average $133.
A bus is $194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanau to Leipzig costing on average $251.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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