How to travel from Bielefeld to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Bielefeld and Hanau is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Hanau by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HanauBielefeld if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance313km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bielefeld and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Hanau by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Bielefeld and Hanau is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bielefeld and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Hanau is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Hanau. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bielefeld and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn GmbH, FlixTrain, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Bielefeld and Hanau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Bielefeld and Hanau. We recommend that you drive to Hanau. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bielefeld to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof then fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Bielefeld and Hanau. The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bielefeld and Hanau

Transport options from Bielefeld to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€250($250)
hourly432km (268 miles)
Train to Ibbenbueren, Fly3h 5m
€185($185)
hourly382km (237 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, Fly3h 25m
€220($220)
hourly384km (238 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€105($105)
hourly422km (262 miles)
Train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof4h 50m
€90($90)
twice a week454km (282 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€52($52)
on demand313km (194 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