How to travel from Berlin to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Hanau is around 537km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Berlin to Hanau by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Hanau by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Berlin and Hanau is around 537km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Berlin and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Hanau is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Hanau. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Berlin and Hanau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Berlin and Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hanau is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Hanau. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Hanau. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Berlin to Hanau

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Hanau

Transport options from Berlin to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€110($110)
hourly537km (334 miles)
Train to Offenbach4h 40m
€34($34)
once daily573km (356 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€90($90)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Hanau

The following major airports near Hanau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Hanau
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hanau
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Hanau