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

The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Hanau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hanau Westbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Hanau to Cologne?

The distance between Hanau and Cologne is 204 km. The road distance is 210 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 8m and costs €29 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Hanau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanau to Cologne train from?

Hanau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hanau Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 8m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Hanau to Cologne train arrive?

Hanau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Hanau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanau to Cologne is 210 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Hanau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Hanau to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hanau to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Hanau Westbahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re54
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 8m
€29–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 30m
Drive 210 km
1. Drive from Hanau to Colognecar 210 km
1h 54m
€30–43
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 31m
€103–217
Train
1. Take the train from Hanau Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 54m
€30–60
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 91 / ...
4h 10m
€30–60

Hanau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 204.5 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Hanau Westbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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