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Liebig-Museum
Key Giessen museum on chemistry and everyday life, centred on Justus Liebig’s work and preserved historic laboratory spaces.










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 £20. 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 £20, and a flight costs an average of £89.
Distance: 346 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£62 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £133 Average Price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m 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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The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Giessen trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:29 Hamburg | 4h21 | 10:50 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:29 Hamburg | 5h12 | 12:41 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:01 Hamburg | 5h15 | 13:16 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:01 Hamburg | 3h51 | 12:52 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:13 Hamburg | 3h39 | 14:52 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Hamburg | 10h30 | 1:20 Giessen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Giessen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 346 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 346 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Giessen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Giessen trip today.
Key Giessen museum on chemistry and everyday life, centred on Justus Liebig’s work and preserved historic laboratory spaces.
Compact mathematics museum with hands-on exhibits and puzzles, popular with families and anyone curious about numbers and logic.
Municipal art museum showing paintings, prints and changing exhibitions in a central location suited to a short cultural stop.
Popular city park with lawns, paths and seasonal flower displays, ideal for a relaxed walk close to the centre.
Botanical garden founded for university teaching, with labelled plants, glasshouses and peaceful paths in a historic setting.
Large central square framed by public buildings and fountains, a practical starting point for exploring Giessen on foot.
A hearty Hessian potato soup, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is a traditional comfort dish commonly eaten across central Hesse.
Green sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic Hessian staple strongly associated with the region.
Slow-cooked sour marinated beef, typically served with gravy and sides. This festive dish is traditional in Hesse and nearby central German regions.
Established restaurant for refined regional and seasonal cooking with a calm, polished atmosphere suited to a longer meal.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving German classics and house-brewed beer in a lively, rustic setting near the centre.
Casual local venue known for Hessian and German dishes, generous portions, and a friendly tavern-style atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany. Accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than in Frankfurt, while local buses and everyday meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is polite in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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Gießen Hauptbahnhof -> Marktplatz, Gießen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Giessen by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Giessen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Giessen trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Gießen station pair, with some services arriving at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Giessen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Gießen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Aydin Grill, Südwinde, Subway, Alt Giessen
Wi-Fi is available at Gießen. ATMs are available at Gießen.
Ticket office support is available at Gießen. Information desks are available at Gießen.
Luggage storage is available at Gießen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gießen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gießen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gießen.
Nearby hotels include Liebig-Hotel, Hotel Flamingo, Hotel Köhler, Hotel Adler.
Gießen Oswaldsgarten is 1 km from Giessen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gießen Oswaldsgarten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Basilico, Aydin Grill, Südwinde
Wi-Fi is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. ATMs are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Ticket office support is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. Information desks are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Luggage storage is available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gießen Oswaldsgarten.
Nearby hotels include Liebig-Hotel, Hotel Flamingo, Hotel Köhler, Hotel Restaurant Gasthausbrauerei Alt Giessen.
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