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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a flight costs an average of £268.
Distance: 390 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£82 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £268 Average Price | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Hanau:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average £82.
A coach is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average £268.
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Coach takes on average 10h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (4h 3m by train vs 5h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £82 compared to roughly £12 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.
How to get to Hanau from Hamburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Hanau is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hanau are Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Darmstadt and Aschaffenburg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hanau on Omio.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Wiesbaden is known for its thermal springs, stately architecture and refined spa-town character. Set near the Rhine, it blends leafy parks, elegant squares and a calm, affluent atmosphere.
Mainz on the Rhine is known for its Roman past, Gutenberg heritage and relaxed wine culture. Its old town, cathedral and riverside give the state capital a lively but easy-going feel.
Darmstadt is known for Mathildenhöhe and its strong links to science, design and higher education. Art Nouveau buildings, leafy parks and a youthful feel give the city a calm but modern character.
Aschaffenburg on the Main is known for Johannisburg Palace, a mild climate and a compact historic centre. Often called the Bavarian Nice, it blends riverside parks, Baroque character and an easy-going small-city atmosphere.
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 Hamburg to Hanau.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Hanau:
A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average £82.
A coach is £223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Hanau costing on average £268.
Other travel options to Hanau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 33m.
Coach takes on average 10h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Hanau as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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