The average train between Hanau and Cologne takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanau to Cologne. 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 Hanau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanau is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Hanau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Hanau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Hanau to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanau and Cologne is 165.1 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €30–95 and the journey takes 1h 6m.