The average train between Hanau and Hanover takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanau to Hanover. 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 every 3 hours between Hanau and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanau is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Hanover at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Hanover station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Hanau to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hanau and Hanover is 255.2 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 2h 26m.