How to travel from Hanau to Munster, Germany

The distance between Hanau and Munster is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hanau to Munster 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 Münster Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Drive

Drive to Münster.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance287km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanau and Munster

There are several options for getting from Hanau to Munster by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Hanau and Munster is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hanau and Munster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanau to Munster is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanau and Munster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanau and Munster. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanau and Munster with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hanau and Munster. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Munster. We recommend that you drive to Münster. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanau to Munster. We recommend that you take the train to Münster Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Munster is Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Munster. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Munster. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanau to Munster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hanau and Munster

Transport options from Hanau to Munster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€75($75)
every 2 hours366km (228 miles)
Train to Münster Hauptbahnhof4h 30m
€85($85)
once daily404km (251 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€48($48)
on demand287km (178 miles)

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Airports near Munster

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

FMO
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Munster
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Munster
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Munster