How to travel from Berlin to Hanau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Hanau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $387.

Distance: 254 miles (410 km)

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$387

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$141

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$66

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$91

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3h 44m

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4h 42m

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9h 51m

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9h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Hanau is a bus with an average price of $66 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hanau:

A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hanau costing on average $141 (€118).

A bus is $320 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Hanau costing on average $387 (€324).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Hanau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Hanau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Hanau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 6m sooner (1h 44m by flight vs 5h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $387 (€324) compared to roughly $91 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Berlin to Hanau

How to get from Berlin to Hanau by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Hanau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 372
    9:05 AM4h23
    Berlin Hbf
    1:28 PMHanau Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 837 · ICE 372
    9:05 AM4h23
    Berlin Hbf
    1:28 PMHanau Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9
    8:25 PM1h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 371
    8:43 AM3h44
    Berlin Hbf
    12:27 PMHanau Hbf
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1505 · ICE 597 · 4523
    9:37 AM4h36
    Berlin Hbf
    2:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $721One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 597 · 4523
    9:27 AM4h46
    Berlin Hbf
    2:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4086
    4:55 PM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4094
    11:50 AM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    1:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4074
    8:20 AM1h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Hanau

Travel to Hanau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Hanau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Hanau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Hanau is a bus with an average price of $66 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hanau:

A bus is $74 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hanau costing on average $141 (€118).

A bus is $320 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Hanau costing on average $387 (€324).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Hanau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 42m.

Bus takes on average 9h 51m.

The distance from Berlin to Hanau is approximately 254 miles (410 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Hanau is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Hanau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Hanau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Hanau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Hanau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Hanau with the following travel companies:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings.
  • 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Hanau often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Vienna, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hanau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Hanau, 1 to 2 days are usually sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Brothers Grimm Monument, Philippsruhe Castle, and nearby parks.

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