What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hanau?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Hanau is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Hanau?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Hanau is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 28m and costs €24 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Hanau?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Hanau Marktplatz via Hanau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Hanau?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Hanau Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Cologne to Hanau?

The distance between Cologne and Hanau is 201 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Hanau without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hanau without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 28m and costs €24 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Hanau?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cologne to Hanau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hanau bus from?

Cologne to Hanau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Hanau train from?

Cologne to Hanau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Hanau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Hanau is to train via Frankfurt which takes 1h 28m and costs €24 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Cologne to Hanau bus arrive?

Cologne to Hanau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Hanau train arrive?

Cologne to Hanau train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Hanau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Hanau is 211 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cologne to Hanau.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Hanau?

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Where can I stay near Hanau?

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
1h 28m
€24–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 58m
Drive 210.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Hanaucar 210.6 km
1h 52m
€31–44
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3h 31m
€109–172
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain 41 / ...
2h 2m
€35–150

Cologne to Hanau by train

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Distance: 201.4 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hanau, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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