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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Hanau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Hanau:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average $164 (€131).
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Hanau
How to get from Hamburg to Hanau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Hanau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:00 AM6h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:00 AM6h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DE41807:55 AM1h05Hamburg Airport9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 787 · 45239:19 AM4h54Hamburg Hbf2:13 PMHanau Hbf$1201One-way1 transfer
ICE 585 · 45218:19 AM4h54Hamburg Hbf1:13 PMHanau Hbf$1201One-way1 transfer
ICE 587 · 452510:19 AM4h54Hamburg Hbf3:13 PMHanau Hbf$1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:15 PM6h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof2:35 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:50 PM8h50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:40 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 AM13h40Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:50 PMAschaffenburg, Goldbacher Straße$531One-way1 transfer
DE417211:25 AM1h05Hamburg Airport12:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
DE41785:05 PM1h05Hamburg Airport6:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
LH1111:00 AM1h10Hamburg Airport12:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Hanau:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $124 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average $164 (€131).
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Hanau as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hanau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanau by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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