How to travel from Hanau to Bremerhaven, Germany

The distance between Hanau and Bremerhaven is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hanau to Bremerhaven 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Bremerhaven Hbf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Bremerhaven.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance501km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanau and Bremerhaven

There are several options for getting from Hanau to Bremerhaven by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Hanau and Bremerhaven is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hanau and Bremerhaven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanau to Bremerhaven is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanau and Bremerhaven, 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 Hanau and Bremerhaven. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hanau to Bremerhaven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hanau and Bremerhaven. Trains depart once daily 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 Hanau and Bremerhaven. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanau to Bremerhaven. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Bremerhaven Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bremerhaven is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Hanau and Bremerhaven. The distance is around 501km (312 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 Hanau to Bremerhaven is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Hanau to Bremerhaven

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanau and Bremerhaven

Transport options from Hanau to Bremerhaven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
€220($220)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Fly to Hannover (HAJ), train3h 35m
€245($245)
hourly506km (314 miles)
Fly to Hamburg (HAM), train3h 55m
€315($315)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€90($90)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€83($83)
on demand501km (312 miles)

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Airports near Bremerhaven

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

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Bremerhaven
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Bremerhaven
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Bremerhaven