How to travel from Karlsruhe to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Karlsruhe and Hanau is around 159km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Karlsruhe to Hanau 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(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karlsruhe and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Karlsruhe to Hanau by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Karlsruhe and Hanau is around 159km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Karlsruhe and Hanau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karlsruhe to Hanau is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Hanau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Hanau. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Karlsruhe and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, Süwex, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Karlsruhe and Hanau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Karlsruhe and Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karlsruhe to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Karlsruhe and Hanau. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karlsruhe to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karlsruhe and Hanau

Transport options from Karlsruhe to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
€50($50)
every 4 hours159km (98 miles)
Train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof1h 30m
€40($40)
5 times a day159km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€27($27)
on demand159km (99 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Karlsruhe and Hanau

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