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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte | Hamburg Hbf | Gießen | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Gießen Mathematikum | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte | Hamburg Hbf | Gießen | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + HLB | Hamburg Hbf | Gießen | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Giessen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 5 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Giessen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Giessen?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Giessen start from $26. The average price for this train route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Giessen?
The average train ride duration from Hamburg to Giessen is 5h 11m, covering a distance of 212 miles (342 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Hamburg to Giessen route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Hamburg to Giessen?
The earliest train departs from Hamburg to Giessen at 6:36am. And the latest train departs at 10:23pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Giessen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Giessen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Hamburg to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Giessen was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of $83To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Giessen, as early as possible.
