What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Gießen is to rideshare which costs €21 - €26 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Gießen is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Gießen via Göttingen central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Gießen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Gießen?

The distance between Hamburg and Gießen is 450 km. The road distance is 422.3 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €80 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Gießen?

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Gießen bus from?

Hamburg to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Gießen train from?

Hamburg to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Gießen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Gießen is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €80 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Hamburg to Gießen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Gießen train arrive?

Hamburg to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Gießen is 422 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Hamburg to Gießen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Gießen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Gießen?

Book your Hamburg to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 445+ hotels available in Gießen.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Gießen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Gießen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hamburg to Gießen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Gießen by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gießen Bahnhoftrain 24
4h 14m
€80–360
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Giessenrideshare 422.3 km
4h 45m
€21–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Göttingen central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Gießenbus N235
7h 30m
€37–60
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen Bahnhoftrain 26 / ...
4h 53m
€49–203
Drive 422.3 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Gießencar 422.3 km
3h 48m
€60–86
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen Bahnhoftrain 26 / ...
4h 29m
€81–361
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
4h 13m
€91–248
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
5h 43m
€145–479

Hamburg to Gießen by train

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Distance: 450.4 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Gießen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €80–360 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Gießen via Göttingen central bus station in around 7h 30m.

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