- Must visit
Museum Schloss Philippsruhe
Hanau's flagship museum in Philippsruhe Palace, covering city history, decorative arts, and strong Brothers Grimm connections.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€115
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€186
Fastest journey on Sep 15
7 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
7 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 15
38
Distance
583 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Hanau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Hanau will cost around €186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €115.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Hanau without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 642+
RJX 62 · RE55+
ICE 526
IC 642+
RJX 62 · RE55+
ICE 526
RJX 19976 · ICE 116 · S9
IC 646+
RJX 64+
ICE 522
IC 646+
RJX 64+
ICE 522
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24
RJX19912 · DB S3+
ICE 118 · ICE 26
RJX19976+
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24
RJX19916+
EC 114+
ICE 782 · ICE 22Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €172 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €172, while a train costs an average of €172.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€172 Average price Cheapest | €128 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Hanau:
A train is €273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Hanau costing on average €445.
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around €172 compared to roughly €128 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-43.78. The journey takes 7h 1m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Hanau trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 624+ RE55 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h58 | 5:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 624 · 4622 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna | 8h32 | 5:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 624+ RE55 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h32 | 5:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ICE 927+ IC 546 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:34 AMVienna Airport | 10h00 | 6:34 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 546+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h43 | 5:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 546+ RE5+ ICE 622+ RE54 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h26 | 6:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 546+ RE5+ ICE 622+ RE54 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h03 | 6:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 546+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h20 | 5:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ICE 927+ IC 546 | Delayed 10:00 AM 8:57 AMVienna Hbf | 9h37 | 6:34 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h15 | 5:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h49 | 5:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Vienna | 7h49 | 5:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 620+ RE55 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h58 | 7:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 620 · 4626 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna | 8h32 | 7:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 620+ RE55 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h32 | 7:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 116+ DB S9+ IC 640 | Delayed 12:00 PM 10:34 AMVienna Airport | 9h55 | 8:29 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24+ REX 7 | 10:46 AM Vienna Airport | 8h31 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 116+ DB S9 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h27 | 8:29 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h15 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h04 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 11:13 AM Vienna | 8h04 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 116+ DB S9 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h01 | 8:29 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h49 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 11:28 AM Vienna | 7h49 | 7:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 19976 · ICE 116 · S9 | 11:28 AM Vienna | 9h01 | 8:29 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 526+ RE55 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 9h26 | 9:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 526+ RE55 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 9h03 | 9:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 526+ RE55 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 8h58 | 9:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 526 · 4630 | On time 12:28 PM Vienna | 8h32 | 9:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 526+ RE55 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h32 | 9:00 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 782 · ICE 22 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 8h43 | 9:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 782 · ICE 22 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h20 | 9:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19956+ ICE 782 · ICE 22+ EC 114 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 8h15 | 9:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX19916+ ICE 782 · ICE 22+ EC 114 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h49 | 9:17 PM Hanau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 522+ IC 646 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 9h32 | 11:06 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 522+ IC 646 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 9h09 | 11:06 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 522 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 9h04 | 11:06 PM Hanau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64+ ICE 522 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h38 | 11:06 PM Hanau Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vienna to Hanau run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 362 miles (583 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 362 miles (583 km) |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Hanau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanau trip today.
Hanau's flagship museum in Philippsruhe Palace, covering city history, decorative arts, and strong Brothers Grimm connections.
Museum in Wilhelmsbad focused on Hessian spa culture, park history, and the development of this elegant resort area.
Interactive museum about paper theater and miniature stage art, unusual and family-friendly within the Wilhelmsbad complex.
Hanau's central square with the Grimm monument, weekly market activity, and direct access to major shopping streets.
Elegant historic spa park with lakes, monuments, and broad walking paths; one of Hanau's best green escapes.
Large urban square and transport hub, useful for orientation and events, framed by key churches and city institutions.
Green herb sauce served cold with eggs and potatoes. A Hessian classic around Hanau and Frankfurt, prized for its fresh regional herb mix.
Slow-cooked pork with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. A hearty Hessian inn dish long associated with traditional tavern cooking.
A cured pork chop, often smoked or pickled, served with sauerkraut and bread or potatoes. Common in traditional Hessian kitchens.
Refined fine dining in Hanau with modern seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting suited to special occasions.
Traditional Hessian-style dining venue known for hearty German dishes, local drinks, and a relaxed historic atmosphere.
Established brewery-style restaurant serving German classics and beer in a casual, lively environment popular with groups.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than Frankfurt, but higher than smaller nearby towns.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Hanau Hbf -> Hanau Marktplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Hanau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Hanau trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Hanau Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau). Use this guide to compare Vienna and Hanau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
Hanau Hbf is 1 km from Hanau city centre. Public transport options include:
Hanau Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Maschuq, Steve's Bar and Grill, Ristorante Mediterraneo, Food & Drink
Wi-Fi is available at Hanau Hbf. ATMs are available at Hanau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hanau Hbf. Information desks are available at Hanau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Hanau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hanau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hanau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hanau Hbf.
Wolfgang(Kr Hanau) is 3 km from Hanau city centre. Public transport options include:
Wolfgang(Kr Hanau) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tony's Pizza II
Wi-Fi is available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau). ATMs are available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau).
Ticket office support is available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau). Information desks are available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau).
Luggage storage is available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wolfgang(Kr Hanau).
Hanau West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe Costa, Destino, Cafe Amadeo, SenDo
Wi-Fi is available at Hanau West. ATMs are available at Hanau West.
Ticket office support is available at Hanau West. Information desks are available at Hanau West.
Luggage storage is available at Hanau West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hanau West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hanau West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hanau West.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Zum Riesen, Hotel Residence, Hotel Maingold.
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