1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 34 m
Trains on 05 Sept
7
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 7 trains from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LE232
ICE 1650 · ICE 373
ICE 1746 · ICE 797
ICE 1652 · ICE 371
IC 2440 · ICE 599 · 15558
ICE 1652 · ICE 371
ICE 1650 · ICE 373
ICE 1746 · ICE 797
IC 2440 · ICE 599 · 15558
IC 2048 · ICE 597 · 15518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £199.
Distance: 354 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £199 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf costing on average £32.
A coach is £171 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf costing on average £199.
Other travel options to Hanau Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1556 · 15534 | On time 14:11 Dresden Hbf | 4h58 | 19:09 Hanau Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1556 · ICE 377 | On time 14:11 Dresden Hbf | 4h16 | 18:27 Hanau Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
LE232 | 1:38 Dresden Hbf | 5h24 | 7:02 Hanau Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 371 | On time 8:11 Dresden Hbf | 4h16 | 12:27 Hanau Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1746 · ICE 797 | On time 8:44 Dresden Hbf | 4h43 | 13:27 Hanau Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2048 · ICE 597 · 4523 | On time 9:22 Dresden Hbf | 4h51 | 14:13 Hanau Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2048 · ICE 597 · 15518 | On time 9:22 Dresden Hbf | 4h47 | 14:09 Hanau Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 373 | On time 10:11 Dresden Hbf | 4h16 | 14:27 Hanau Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2440 · ICE 599 · 15558 | On time 11:22 Dresden Hbf | 4h47 | 16:09 Hanau Hbf | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 354 km distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 354 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanau Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dresden Hbf to Hanau Hbf trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hanau Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dresden Hbf and Hanau Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Hanau Hbf is 1 km from Hanau city centre. Public transport options include:
Hanau Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Maschuq, Steve's Bar and Grill, Ristorante Mediterraneo, Food & Drink
Wi-Fi is available at Hanau Hbf. ATMs are available at Hanau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hanau Hbf. Information desks are available at Hanau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Hanau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hanau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hanau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hanau Hbf.