How to travel from Dresden to Hanau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Hanau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €316.

Distance: 220 miles (355 km)

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€316

Average price

€105

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€42

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€65

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3h 30m

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1h 30m

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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30m

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8h 4m

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7h 34m

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30m

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4h 49m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Hanau is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hanau costing on average €105.

A bus is €274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hanau costing on average €316.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Hanau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Hanau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden 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 3h 19m sooner (1h 30m by flight vs 4h 49m by car). Tickets start at around €316 compared to roughly €65 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 Dresden to Hanau

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    5:00 PM5h59
    Dresden
    10:59 PMHanau
    371One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    5:00 PM5h59
    Dresden
    10:59 PMHanau
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:00 PM5h59
    Dresden
    10:59 PMHanau
    371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Hanau.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Hanau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Hanau is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hanau costing on average €105.

A bus is €274 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hanau costing on average €316.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Hanau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

The distance from Dresden to Hanau is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Hanau is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden 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 Dresden to Hanau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Hanau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Hanau by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanau by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Hanau with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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.
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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