How to travel from Giessen to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Hamburg

Omio 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 an average ticket price of kr368 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr368, while a flight costs an average of kr1451.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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kr503

Average price

kr368

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Cheapest

kr1451

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5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

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7h 16m

Average total duration

6h 46m

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3h 5m

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1h 5m

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2h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.1kg

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Giessen and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Giessen to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Giessen to Hamburg

How to get from Giessen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Giessen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM10h25
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    6:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    kr3911One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 AM10h25
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    6:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    kr3911One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4181
    7:55 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:00 AMHamburg Airport
    kr18491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 AM11h51
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    10:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    kr7011One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:15 AM11h40
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    2:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    kr5001One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:15 AM11h53
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    3:08 PMHamburg Hbf
    kr5001One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:10 PM8h55
    Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
    11:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    kr5691One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH6
    8:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    kr20451One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2
    7:00 AM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 AMHamburg Airport
    kr20451One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH30
    7:00 PM1h05
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    kr24011One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Giessen to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Giessen to Hamburg.

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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.

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