How to travel from Hamburg to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Hanau is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Hanau by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Hamburg and Hanau is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hamburg and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Hanau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Hanau. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hamburg and Hanau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hamburg and Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Hamburg and Hanau. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Hamburg to Hanau

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Hanau

Transport options from Hamburg to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€240($240)
every 3 hours480km (299 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
€105($105)
hourly477km (296 miles)
Train to Frankfurt4h 35m
€28($28)
once daily527km (327 miles)
Train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof4h 40m
€100($100)
4 times a day491km (305 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€81($81)
on demand491km (305 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