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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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 | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Gießen | Cheapest | |||||
| Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Gießen | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Gießen Mathematikum | No tags | |||||
| Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Gießen | No tags | |||||
| Hannover Hauptbahnhof | Gießen | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hanover to Giessen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover to Giessen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Hanover to Giessen?
The cheapest train tickets from Hanover to Giessen start from €17. The average price for this train route is around €51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hanover to Giessen?
The average train journey time from Hanover to Giessen is 2h 33m, covering a distance of 214 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hanover to Giessen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hanover to Giessen?
The earliest train from Hanover to Giessen departs at 06:17. And the latest train departs at 18:27.
Which is the best train operator from Hanover to Giessen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hanover to Giessen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Hanover to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hanover to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveller 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hanover to Giessen was searched and found on 8 Feb 2026 with a price of €16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hanover to Giessen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €16 to €129 for a train ticket from Hanover to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €16, which is on 2026-02-08.
