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There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Hanau by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainEil
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurttrain79
    9h 32m
    €186–621

  2. Bus via Dover

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Frankfurt central train stationbus
    19h 44m
    €65–116

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hanaucar
    10h 3m

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeCWL - FRA
    8h 2m
    €109–338

  5. Train via Hanau Marktplatz

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainEil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbftrainIce
    9h 47m
    €186–621

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbusN280 / ...
    21h 47m
    €71–193

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Hanaucar
    11h 12m
    €188–277

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBRS - FRA
    7h 36m
    €124–279

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBHX - FRA
    6h 51m
    €131–325

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLHR - FRA
    6h 39m
    €143–423

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLCY - FRA
    6h 50m
    €171–498

  12. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeMAN - FRA
    8h 43m
    €130–342

Cardiff to Hanau by train and subway

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€186Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hanau, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hanau Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hanau Marktplatz via London Victoria, Dover, Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Hanau Hauptbahnhof, and Hanau Hauptbahnhof in around 19h 44m.

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