The average train between Leipzig and Hanau takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Hanau. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Hanau at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Hanau station via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Leipzig to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Hanau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Hanau is 277.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof in around 3h 15m.