How to travel from Giessen to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Giessen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Giessen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of kr368.

This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Hamburg:

A bus is kr136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Hamburg costing on average kr503.

A bus is kr1083 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Hamburg costing on average kr1451.

The fastest way to travel from Giessen to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 7h 16m.

The distance from Giessen to Hamburg is approximately 214 miles (346 km).

The average frequency per day from Giessen to Hamburg is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Giessen to Hamburg:

• Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Giessen to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Giessen to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

• 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Giessen to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.