The average train between Cologne and Hanau takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Hanau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Hanau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Hanau at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Hanau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Cologne to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hanau-Steinheim station.
Book your Cologne to Hanau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Hanau is 165.1 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hanau-Steinheim via Frankfurt in around 1h 45m.