How to travel from Heidelberg to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Hanau is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Heidelberg to Hanau by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HanauHeidelberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt then Frankfurt and then to Hanau West.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance110km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Hanau by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Heidelberg and Hanau is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Heidelberg and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Heidelberg to Hanau is to drive which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Hanau. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Heidelberg and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 1h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and FlixTrain run train services between Heidelberg and Hanau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Heidelberg and Hanau. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Heidelberg to Hanau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt and Frankfurt. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

HEAG mobilo GmbH, In-der-City-Bus GmbH and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Hanau. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Heidelberg and Hanau. The distance is around 110km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heidelberg to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Heidelberg to Hanau

Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Hanau

Transport options from Heidelberg to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
€44($44)
every 4 hours121km (75 miles)
Train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof1h 50m
€30($30)
6 times a week108km (67 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
every 4 hours128km (80 miles)
Drive
57min
€19($19)
on demand110km (69 miles)

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Airports near Hanau

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Hanau
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hanau
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Hanau