How to travel from Cologne to Hanau

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Hanau

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 15 9Cheapest
Average price 41 10Cheapest
Average duration1h 31m2h 50m
Direct Options
First departure12:03 AM12:05 AM
Last departure11:42 PM11:35 PM
No. of daily departures142
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus

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from Cologne to Hanau

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
07:40PM2h50
Cologne
10:30PMHanau
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
07:40PM2h50
Cologne
10:30PMHanau
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
08:52AM1h40
Cologne Hbf
10:32AMHanau Hbf
$311One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:53AM2h44
Cologne Hbf
12:37PMHanau Hbf
$351One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:56AM1h50
Cologne Hbf
11:46AMHanau Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:34AM1h49
Cologne Hbf
11:23AMHanau Hbf
$591One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Cologne to Hanau on FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Hanau from Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Hanau

      FAQs: 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 Cologne to Hanau.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options to Hanau from Cologne. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Hanau from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Hanau:

      Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€25) for the same trip.

      The fastest way from Cologne to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 37 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Hanau that take longer:

      Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.

      The Cologne to Hanau distance is around 102 miles (164 km).

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Hanau is:

      • 1 train a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Hanau:

      • Buses mostly leave from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and tend to arrive in Hanau am Main.
      • Trains from Cologne to Hanau most often leave from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.

      The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Hanau:

      • FlixBus can get you to Hanau by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Cologne to Hanau for $15 (€13) on Omio.
      • Deutsche Bahn can get you to Hanau by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Hanau for $37 (€32) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Hanau with the following travel companies:

      • Take a direct bus with.
      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hanau as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cologne to Hanau.

      Your trip from Cologne to Hanau doesn't have to end in Hanau. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Vienna or Paris. If you’d like to add Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Vienna or Paris to your Cologne to Hanau tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Hanau today!

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