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Trip Summary
There are usually 164 daily train trips available from Salzwedel to Hanau. Traveling by train from Salzwedel to Hanau usually takes 5 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 11m |
| Lowest price | $25.84 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Salzwedel to Hanau?
2 train services operate from Salzwedel to Hanau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 144 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 144 | 5h 32m | $48.41 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 20 | 5h 58m | $51.47 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzwedel to Hanau start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 20 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hanau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzwedel leaves from Pretzier(Altm) and one other station. And in Hanau trains arrive at Hanau Klein-Auheim and 5 other train stations.
From Salzwedel to Hanau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hanau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salzwedel and Hanau is approximately 211 miles, or 340 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Salzwedel to Hanau. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Salzwedel at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 164 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Hanau to Salzwedel.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzwedel?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Salzwedel where you can board the train to Hanau.
All train stations in Salzwedel:
Train Station
Pretzier(Altm)
Where is the train station in Hanau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Hanau than most cities. Most trains from Salzwedel will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Hanau:
All train stations in Hanau:
Train Station
Hanau Nord
Wolfgang(Kr Hanau)
Steinheim(Main)
Hanau West
Hanau-Wilhelmsbad
Hanau Klein-Auheim
Großauheim(Kr Hanau)
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