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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Hanau
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 $50, while a flight costs an average of $363.
Distance: 220 miles (355 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $363 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Hanau
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Hanau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hanau:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hanau costing on average $145.
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hanau costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (4h 21m by train vs 4h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Hanau
How to get from Dresden to Hanau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Hanau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 PM 6h10 Dresden 3:10 AM Hanau $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 PM 6h10 Dresden 3:10 AM Hanau $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM 6h10 Dresden 3:10 AM Hanau $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hanau:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hanau costing on average $145.
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hanau costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Hanau by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Hanau by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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