Hanau to Frankfurt Airport transfer
Hanau sits in the airport's immediate catchment — 36 km from Frankfurt Airport, a drive of roughly 29 minutes (Hesse). The transfer runs at a fixed price: pickup at your address, no changes en route, arrival right at the terminal.
- Fixed price
- from €99
- Distance
- 36 km
- Drive time
- ~29 min
- Region
- Main-Kinzig-Kreis
- Pickup
- Door-to-door
- Terminal
- T1 · T3
The route: Hanau to Frankfurt Airport
Hanau sits 36 kilometres east of Frankfurt Airport, a drive of around 29 minutes. The car leaves town on the B 43a and B 45, joins the A 3 westbound past Rodgau and turns off for the airport at the Frankfurter Kreuz interchange.
This is a short Rhine-Main hop rather than a long haul, so the clock matters more than the distance. The stretch of A 3 between the Offenbach and Frankfurt interchanges is one of the busiest pieces of motorway in Germany, which is why your pickup time is set against the rush hour rather than against the map.
Pickup at your Hanau address
Your driver comes to the address you give – the old town around Freiheitsplatz, Kesselstadt, Steinheim, Grossauheim or Wolfgang, and Hanau Hauptbahnhof if you are arriving by train.
Addresses in the surrounding towns are part of the same run: Bruchkoebel, Erlensee, Maintal, Grosskrotzenburg and Hainburg all lie on the way to the A 3. Luggage goes in the boot and the car runs straight through.
Arriving at the departure terminal
You are dropped on the departures level itself: Terminal 1 for Lufthansa and Star Alliance partners, Terminal 3 for the airlines handled there. Give us your airline when booking and the car stops at the right hall.
The driver unloads the cases and points you towards check-in – one vehicle from a Hanau doorstep to the desk, no changes in between.
Hanau: the Grimm brothers, goldsmiths and the Main
Hanau is the birthplace of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and their national monument stands on the Neustaedter Marktplatz where the German Fairy Tale Route begins. In summer the Brothers Grimm festival plays in the amphitheatre in the park of Schloss Philippsruhe, the baroque palace on the bank of the Main in Kesselstadt.
Precious metals have shaped the town for centuries: the German Goldsmiths House recalls a gold and silver trade that goes back to Walloon and Dutch refugees settling here. Business travellers usually come for the technology and precious-metal companies, while visitors head for the spa park at Wilhelmsbad on the northern edge of town.
Tips for this short run
Thirty-six kilometres tempts people to leave late. Plan around the Frankfurter Kreuz instead: between seven and nine in the morning, and from late afternoon onwards, the same drive takes noticeably longer than on a Sunday morning.
For early departures from Frankfurt a pickup before six is worth it, with an empty A 3 and a run of a little over twenty minutes. Mention child seats, sports equipment or extra luggage when you book so the right vehicle is assigned.
Also bookable as its own route: Frankfurt Airport to Erlensee (43 km, at a fixed price with real drive-time facts). Every route, fixed price and vehicle class at FR Transfer.
What your airport transfer looks like
From the name sign in the arrivals hall to your front door — the same standards on every route, at a fixed price.
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Personal meet & greet at the car -
Vetted, local drivers -
Relax in the back seat -
Child seats on request
The roads this transfer takes
The drive from Hanau to Frankfurt Airport covers 36 km — mainly via A 3, passing Rodgau.
Vehicle classes & capacity
A chauffeur and limousine service — the fixed-price alternative to an airport taxi: from the business sedan to the spacious van, every class runs at a fixed price with a suited driver and water on board. Pre-booked, with no meter and no queueing at a rank.
- Sedan
Economy from €99VW Passat, Škoda Superb or similar3 pax 4 bags - Business sedan
Business from €110Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar4 pax 4 bags - Spacious van
Business Van from €117Mercedes V-Class or similar8 pax 12 bags - Luxury sedan
First Class from €146Mercedes S-Class or similar3 pax 4 bags
Per-class “from” prices estimated from the route distance (one-way, weekday) · the exact fixed price appears in the booking form · no on-board surcharges.
How the fixed price is built
- 01 Route
Kilometres and drive time of the route — calculated once, then locked.
- 02 Vehicle class
Economy, business, van or first class — you choose, the price stands.
- 03 Schedule
The fixed price applies to the booked time — no night or weekend surprises.
- 04 Extras
Child seats, extra stops or a name sign are shown transparently up front.
Transfer, taxi or train from Hanau?
Taking the train means getting yourself and your cases to Hanau Hauptbahnhof first, then changing with luggage on a platform – over 36 kilometres that is more effort than the journey deserves. A metered taxi charges more the longer the queue before the Frankfurter Kreuz lasts, which is exactly where this route slows down. A rental car adds a garage return, a fuel stop and a shuttle to the terminal for barely half an hour of driving. A fixed-price transfer is agreed before you book, waits outside your door in Hanau and sets you down on the departures level.
| Option | Duration | Changes | Luggage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer (fixed price) recommended | ~29 min | 0 | included | fixed, known upfront |
| Taxi (meter) | ~29 min | 0 | included | variable, after the ride |
| Train / public transit | — | — | self-carry | per person |
| Rental car | — | 0 | — | + FRA parking |
When to set off from Hanau
For the 36 km to Frankfurt your driver allows around 29 minutes of actual driving plus roughly 15 minutes of buffer for rush hour, roadworks and the terminal approach. To make a Schengen flight, that means leaving Hanau about 2 h 44 min before departure; for long-haul and non-Schengen, about 3 h 44 min.
You do not have to do that arithmetic yourself. Enter your departure time and address and the booking form proposes the pickup time — driving time, buffer and terminal lead are already inside it. If you would rather leave earlier, overwrite the suggestion.
In the other direction the arithmetic disappears anyway: for an airport pickup the time hangs on your flight number, not the clock. Your driver tracks the actual landing, and 60 minutes of waiting from touchdown are included.
What the price covers on this route
The fixed price for Hanau – Frankfurt Airport covers all 36 km, plus tolls and road charges en route, the airport access and short-stay parking at pickup. What you pay is settled before you book — there is no meter and no surcharge that only appears as you get out.
The price is independent of the clock as well. The same route costs the same at three in the morning as on a Wednesday afternoon, the same on public holidays as on working days, and there is no demand surcharge during trade fairs. The only things that move it are ones you choose: a stop along the way, a larger vehicle class, or the return leg.
Every passenger is welcome — regardless of background, gender, identity or orientation; our drivers are explicitly LGBTQ+ friendly. Pets travel when the species and size are noted at booking, and guide and assistance dogs with no notice and no surcharge.
Your transfer in three steps
- Pick your route
Enter pickup and destination — the fixed price appears instantly, no signup.
- Book at a fixed price
Choose a vehicle class, add your flight number — confirmation by email and WhatsApp.
- Ride relaxed
Your driver waits with a name sign in the arrivals hall; flight tracking included.
Your driver waits for you.
Never the other way round.
Flight tracking, a name sign in the arrivals hall, help with your luggage — and a price fixed before the ride.
Show fixed price →Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Hanau to Frankfurt Airport take?
The drive from Hanau to Frankfurt Airport takes about 29 minutes for 36 km in normal traffic. Your driver adds roughly 15 minutes of buffer for rush hour and roadworks.
How early should I leave Hanau for Frankfurt Airport?
Leave Hanau about 2 h 44 min before departure for a Schengen flight, or about 3 h 44 min for long-haul. That is 29 minutes of driving, 15 minutes of traffic buffer and 2 or 3 hours at the terminal. The booking form proposes the pickup time for you.
How much is a transfer from Hanau to Frankfurt Airport?
The fixed price for the 36 km route is shown in the booking form before you book and never changes afterwards — regardless of traffic, time of day, weekday or how long the drive actually takes. It depends on the vehicle class and the distance, not on a meter.
What does the fixed price include?
It covers the 36 km drive, tolls and road charges en route, airport fees, and 15 minutes of waiting at the pickup address in Hanau. The price only moves for things you choose yourself — a stop along the way, a larger vehicle class or a return leg — and each is shown in the form before you confirm.
Does the ride cost more at night or on public holidays?
The fixed price applies whatever the clock says: Hanau – Frankfurt Airport costs the same at three in the morning as on a Wednesday afternoon. There is no night, weekend or holiday surcharge, and no demand pricing during trade fairs. Booking and driving run 24/7.
How much luggage fits in each vehicle?
The sedan classes take 4 large suitcases plus 2 cabin bags; the Business Van takes 12 suitcases plus 5 cabin bags for up to 8 passengers. Declare oversized items such as skis, a golf bag or a pushchair when booking so the right class is dispatched.
Is this a taxi or a chauffeur service?
This is a chauffeur service: the journey is booked in advance, the price is fixed before you book and no meter runs. Your driver wears a suit, greets you by name and helps with the luggage — in the Business and First Class categories it is a limousine service with a Mercedes E- or S-Class. You hail a taxi at a rank; a chauffeur is booked to the minute in Hanau. That makes the transfer the fixed-price alternative to a Frankfurt Airport taxi for Hanau.
Transfer or train from Hanau?
The train is cheaper per person, the transfer per vehicle — with two travellers and luggage the comparison usually flips. The transfer covers the 36 km in about 29 minutes with no changes and ends at your address rather than a station; travelling alone with hand luggage and a good connection, the train is often the better call.
Can I travel with a dog or a cat?
Pets are welcome. State the species and size when booking so the right vehicle class is dispatched for Hanau — small animals travel in a carrier in the footwell, larger dogs in the load area of a van. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel in every vehicle, with no advance notice and no surcharge.
Can I pay the driver by card?
Card payment is accepted directly in the vehicle — as is cash or paying online in advance, and business customers can be invoiced. You receive a receipt with VAT shown either way.
Can I travel with an infant or child seat?
A child seat, booster or infant carrier is selected during booking and fitted by the driver before pickup. State the child's age so the correct size group is installed.
Can I book this transfer for someone else?
The booking runs in the passenger's name rather than the payer's — your guest, client or family member is collected at the given address in Hanau. Payment and the receipt stay with you. Add the passenger's flight number and mobile so flight tracking and contact both work.
Who is the service for?
Every passenger is welcome — regardless of background, gender, identity or orientation. Our drivers are explicitly LGBTQ+ friendly: couples, families of every shape, women travelling alone and guests who need assistance are driven with exactly the same matter-of-factness as anyone else. Discretion is part of a chauffeur service in any case.
How does free cancellation work?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the agreed pickup time. After that a cancellation fee may apply; at the pickup address in Hanau 15 minutes of waiting are included, and each further quarter hour is charged at the rate stated in the terms.
Airport transfers around Hanau
We also serve the towns around Hanau at fixed prices — every route has its own page with real drive-time facts.
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