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

The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Hanau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Hanau Marktplatz and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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-Steinheim and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Hanau to Cologne?

The distance between Hanau and Cologne is 199 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 which takes 1h 50m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Hanau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanau to Cologne bus from?

Hanau to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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-Steinheim station.

Train or bus from Hanau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Hanau to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Hanau to Cologne bus arrive?

Hanau to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

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 55m 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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There are 7 ways to get from Hanau to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hanau-Steinheim to Frankfurttrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
1h 50m
€38–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 30m
€27–43
Drive 210 km
1. Drive from Hanau to Colognecar 210 km
1h 55m
€30–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
3h 21m
€109–195
Train via Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 11m
€34–147
Train via Frankfurt #2
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
2h 42m
€34–147
Train via Frankfurt #3
1. Take the train from Hanau Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 9m
€28–53

Hanau to Cologne by train

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Distance: 199.3 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hanau-Steinheim to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €23–26 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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