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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hamburg to Giessen
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamburg to Giessen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Giessen will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 buses that leave Hamburg for Giessen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hamburg to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £45.
Distance: 346 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price | £121 Average Price |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Giessen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Giessen coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h50 | 02:10 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h55 | 11:30 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
| 03:45 Hamburg | 12h00 | 15:45 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Giessen
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Buses from Hamburg to Giessen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 346 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 346 km |
Average bus duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Hamburg to GiessenYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Giessen with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hamburg to Giessen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Giessen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Giessen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Giessen
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
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