How to travel from Munich to Hanau, Germany

The distance between Munich and Hanau is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Munich to Hanau 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 and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Hanau.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Hanau

There are several options for getting from Munich to Hanau by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Munich and Hanau is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Munich to Hanau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Hanau, 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 Munich and Hanau. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munich and Hanau with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Munich and Hanau. Trains depart twice daily 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 Munich and Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Hanau. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 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 Munich and Hanau. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Hanau is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Munich to Hanau

Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Hanau

Transport options from Munich to Hanau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€190($190)
hourly372km (231 miles)
Train to Nürnberg Hbf, Fly2h 40m
€205($205)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€80($80)
every 20 mins373km (232 miles)
Train to Aschaffenburg Hbf3h 45m
€75($75)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€64($64)
on demand383km (238 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