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Trip Summary
You can pick from 28 daily train trips between Giessen and Hasselt. The average train journey from Giessen to Hasselt takes 6 hours and 33 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 17 minutes.
Distance | 148 mi (238 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 17m |
Lowest price | €35.55 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Hasselt?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Hasselt. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 24 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 6h 32m | €73.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 6h 37m | €63.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Hasselt start from €36, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Hasselt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg and 3 other stations. And in Hasselt trains arrive at Kiewit and one other train station.
From Giessen to Hasselt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 37 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hasselt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 17 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Hasselt is approximately 148 miles, or 238 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 17 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Giessen to Hasselt. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Giessen 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 28 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 Hasselt to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Giessen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Where is the train station in Hasselt?
Main arrival station: Kiewit
Hasselt receives travelers from Giessen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Hasselt:
Kiewit
Monseigneur Broekxplein
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