How to travel from Hanau to Hanover, Germany

The distance between Hanau and Hanover is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hanau to Hanover 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

Take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Drive

Drive to Hanover.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanau and Hanover

There are several options for getting from Hanau to Hanover by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Hanau and Hanover is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Hanau to Hanover is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanau and Hanover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanau and Hanover. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanau and Hanover with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Hanau and Hanover. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Hanover. We recommend that you take the train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Hanover is Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Hanover. Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Hanau and Hanover. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanau to Hanover is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Hanau to Hanover

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanau and Hanover

Transport options from Hanau to Hanover
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2hrs
€65($65)
4 times a day314km (195 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe2h 10m
€75($75)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof3h 10m
€19($19)
once daily350km (217 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 50m
€245($245)
hourly487km (303 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€58($58)
on demand347km (216 miles)

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Airports near Hanover

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

HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Hanover
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Hanover
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Hanover