How to travel from Hanover to Hanau

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Compare for Hanover to Hanau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Hanau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $102, while a train costs an average of $102.

Distance: 158 miles (255 km)

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Driving

$102

Average price

Cheapest

$16

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 48m

Average total duration

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Hanau is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Hanau costing on average $102.

A bus is $162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Hanau costing on average $210.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 6h 28m.

Yes, you can take a between Hanover and Hanau.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Hanau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 21m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 3h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $16 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.

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from Hanover to Hanau

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 587 · 4525
    12:27 PM2h46
    Hanover Hbf
    3:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 587 · 4525
    12:27 PM2h46
    Hanover Hbf
    3:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $641One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH47
    6:40 PM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    7:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 577 · 4516
    10:53 AM2h51
    Hanover Hbf
    1:44 PMHanau Hbf
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 585 · 4521
    10:27 AM2h46
    Hanover Hbf
    1:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 589 · 4529
    2:27 PM2h46
    Hanover Hbf
    5:13 PMHanau Hbf
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH49
    6:10 AM1h00
    Hannover Airport
    7:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $1341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4075+LufthansaLH119
    5:20 PM3h10
    Hannover Airport
    8:30 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4075+LufthansaLH121
    5:20 PM3h40
    Hannover Airport
    9:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Hanau.

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You can travel between Hanover and Hanau by .
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Hanau is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Hanau costing on average $102.

A bus is $162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Hanau costing on average $210.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Hanau is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Hanau take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 31m.

Bus takes on average 6h 28m.

The distance from Hanover to Hanau is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Hanau is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hanover to Hanau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Hanau Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover to Hanau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hanau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hanover to Hanau:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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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