What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg and Lübeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Gießen and Timmendorfer Strand is 496 km. The road distance is 495.1 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand bus from?

Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand train from?

Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

The best way to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand bus arrive?

Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Göttingen central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand train arrive?

Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand?

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Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand - 7 ways to travel via train, bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Göttingen central bus station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

There are 7 ways to get from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain Re
5h 44m
€86–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Göttingen central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lübeck central train stationbus 173 / ...
10h 45m
€49–78
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus
2. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8
9h 25m
€68–154
Drive 495.1 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strandcar 495.1 km
4h 28m
€92–132
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane FRA - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
5h 32m
€99–228
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gießen to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the cartrain from Frankfurt to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Timmendorfer Strandcar
7h 51m
€127–166
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lüneburgtrain
4. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain
6h 50m
€159–289

Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand by train

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Timmendorfer Strand, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Timmendorfer Strand via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg, and Lübeck Hbf in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Göttingen central bus station, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Lübeck central train station, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 45m.

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