How to travel from Kassel to Hanau

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Compare train for Kassel to Hanau

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €71.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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€14

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€71

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€26

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3h 15m

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2h 20m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Hanau is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Hanau:

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Hanau costing on average €71.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

Yes, you can take a train between Kassel and Hanau.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kassel to Hanau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-44.90. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Kassel to Hanau

How to get from Kassel to Hanau by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Kassel to Hanau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM2h15
    Kassel
    7:10 AMHanau
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM2h15
    Kassel
    7:10 AMHanau
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM2h15
    Kassel
    7:10 AMHanau
    151One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel to Hanau

Travel to Hanau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kassel to Hanau.

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You can travel between Kassel and Hanau by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Hanau is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Hanau:

A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Hanau costing on average €71.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 15m.

The distance from Kassel to Hanau is approximately 85 miles (138 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Hanau is:
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Hanau as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kassel to Hanau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel to Hanau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Hanau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Kassel to Hanau:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel to Hanau often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hanau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Hanau, 1 to 2 days are usually sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Brothers Grimm Monument, Philippsruhe Castle, and nearby parks.

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