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Trip Summary
There are 50 daily trains from Flensburg to Giessen. Traveling by train from Flensburg to Giessen usually takes around 8 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Distance | 293 mi (471 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 7m |
Lowest price | £26.96 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Flensburg to Giessen?
2 train services operate from Flensburg to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 32 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 32 | 7h 44m | £55.09 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 10h 9m | £48.54 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Flensburg to Giessen start from £27, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Flensburg leaves from Bahnhofstraße 50 . And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen Licher Str and 3 other train stations.
From Flensburg to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Flensburg and Giessen is approximately 293 miles, or 471 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Flensburg to Giessen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Flensburg at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 50 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Giessen to Flensburg.
City Information
Flensburg
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Located close to the German-Danish border, Flensburg is a small town with a rich history and many notable cultural landmarks. The city is the home to the largest Danish community in Germany, and its beer is renowned throughout the region. Det Lille Teater, the local Danish theater, is a great spot to get a sense of the local community.
The Old Town quarter in the center of the city features many well-preserved buildings and a scenic waterfront at the tip of the Flensburg Fjord. Some buildings are centuries-old mansions and manors converted into museums, like Museumsberg Flensburg, home to an extensive art collection. Braasch Rum Factory Museum offers a slightly different perspective on Flensburg, where you can learn all about rum-making, and yes, they have rum-tastings!
Because it is one of the northernmost cities in Germany, most ground travel from Germany to Denmark, Sweden, or Norway passes through Flensburg. For example, intercity bus service with FlixBus is an affordable way to reach nearby destinations like Hamburg or Copenhagen. Train service on the Deutsche Bahn network makes further destinations accessible from Flensburg.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Flensburg?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bahnhofstraße 50
There is one train station in Flensburg.
All train stations in Flensburg:
Bahnhofstraße 50
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Gießen Licher Str
There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Flensburg will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Giessen:
Train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Oswaldsgarten
Gießen
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
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