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.
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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Take the train to Bremen Hbf then fly from Bremen (BRE) to Frankfurt (FRA).
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Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 50m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 480km (299 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €105($105) | hourly | 477km (296 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt | 4h 35m | €28($28) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof | 4h 40m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 491km (305 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €81($81) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hanau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.