How to travel from Hanau to Dusseldorf, Germany

The distance between Hanau and Dusseldorf is around 234km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanau to Dusseldorf 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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Düsseldorf Hbf.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Düsseldorf.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanau and Dusseldorf

There are several options for getting from Hanau to Dusseldorf by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Hanau and Dusseldorf is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Hanau and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanau to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanau and Dusseldorf, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanau and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanau and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 15m.

HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), VIAS Rail GmbH and National Express run train services between Hanau and Dusseldorf. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Düsseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanau to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Düsseldorf Hbf. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Dusseldorf. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanau to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Hanau to Dusseldorf

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanau and Dusseldorf

Transport options from Hanau to Dusseldorf
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 60m
€50($50)
hourly234km (146 miles)
Train to Düsseldorf Hbf3h 15m
€60($60)
every 20 mins279km (173 miles)
Train via Koblenz Stadtmitte4h 30m
€35($35)
hourly286km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€42($42)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Dusseldorf

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf