The train between Hamburg and Hanau takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 every 4 hours between Hamburg and Hanau. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Hanau at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Hanau. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Hanau station via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Hamburg to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Dammtor station.
Hamburg to Hanau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Hanau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Hanau is 387.2 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Dammtor to Hanau Hauptbahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof in around 3h 59m.