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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giessen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Giessen to Hamburg will cost around $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Giessen to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
4152 · ICE 886
ICE 1670 · ICE 682
4154 · ICE 882
ECE 8+
15038
4156 · ICE 880
ICE 1670 · ICE 682
4152 · ICE 886
4154 · ICE 882
4156 · ICE 880
ECE 8+
15038Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Hamburg costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Hamburg costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
The table below shows live departures for Giessen to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4152 · ICE 886 | On time 8:04 AM Giessen station | 4h32 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15038+ ECE 8 | On time 9:02 AM Giessen station | 5h12 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4154 · ICE 882 | On time 10:04 AM Giessen station | 4h32 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1670 · ICE 682 | On time 11:08 AM Giessen station | 4h28 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4156 · ICE 880 | On time 12:04 PM Giessen station | 4h32 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Giessen to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 5 days |
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