The average train between Dortmund and Hanau takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Hanau. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Hanau at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Hanau station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Dortmund to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hanau-Steinheim station.
Book your Dortmund to Hanau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Hanau is 184.4 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hanau-Steinheim via Frankfurt in around 3h 4m.