Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Main rail hub
One of Europe's busiest stations, served by ICE and IC trains from across Germany and neighbouring countries. S-Bahn (S8/S9) and regional trains run from here to Hanau.
Travel & Transport
Travel & Transport to Frankfurt
Everything you need to reach the Frankfurt Markaz relay centre in Hanau (Kinzigheimer Weg 115), about 25 km east of Frankfurt. Most attendees arrive by train at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof; the venue is a short walk from Hanau Hauptbahnhof.
Arriving by Train
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the main gateway for most attendees, with fast and frequent connections on to Hanau.
Hanau Hauptbahnhof
~20 min from Frankfurt Hbf · walkable
The closest station to the venue — a short walk away. Many ICE and IC services also stop here directly.
S-Bahn & regional trains
Frankfurt Hbf ↔ Hanau
S8 and S9 S-Bahn plus RE/RB regional services connect Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Hanau Hauptbahnhof in about 20 minutes.
Arriving by Air
If you are flying in, Frankfurt's airports connect to Hanau by rail. Distances shown are to the venue in Hanau.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International gateway · S9 ~35 min
Germany's largest airport. The S9 S-Bahn runs direct from the airport to Hanau Hauptbahnhof — no change needed.
Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN)
~140 km
Secondary low-cost airport west of the region; allow extra time for onward coach or rail transfers to Hanau.
Cologne Bonn (CGN)
~190 km
Alternative arrival point with fast ICE rail connections via Frankfurt to Hanau; useful for some European routes.
Getting Around
Hanau sits inside the Rhine-Main (RMV) transport network, so one ticket covers the whole area.
RMV tickets
One network
A single RMV ticket covers S-Bahn, regional trains, trams, and buses across Frankfurt and Hanau.
Buses in Hanau
Local network (HSB)
Hanau's local buses cover the town and surrounding districts. The venue itself is within walking distance of Hanau Hauptbahnhof.
Taxis & rideshare
On demand
Taxis are available at Frankfurt and Hanau stations, and rideshare apps operate in the area for the short final leg to the venue.
Pro Tips
- Book train tickets early on Deutsche Bahn (DB) — advance 'Sparpreis' fares are limited and cheaper.
- From Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, S8/S9 and regional trains reach Hanau in about 20 minutes.
- An RMV day or group ticket gives unlimited local travel across Frankfurt and Hanau.
- Download the DB Navigator and RMV apps for live times and tickets.
- Flying in? The S9 runs direct from Frankfurt Airport to Hanau Hauptbahnhof.
- A prepaid eSIM keeps you online for maps and updates on arrival.
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