How to travel from Cologne to Hanau

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Hanau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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€53

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€9

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2h 38m

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2h 8m

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3h 3m

Average total duration

2h 33m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Cologne to Hanau

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

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

Deutsche Bahn
06:53AM3h30
Cologne
10:23AMHanau
$481One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn
06:53AM3h30
Cologne
10:23AMHanau
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn
06:53AM3h30
Cologne
10:23AMHanau
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Hanau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Hanau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Hanau is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Hanau costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The distance from Cologne to Hanau is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Hanau is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Hanau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Hanau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Hanau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Hanau with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Hanau often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hanau and these popular destinations at a great price.

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