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Trip Summary
53 trains operate daily from Hallein to Giessen. The train trip from Hallein to Giessen is usually about 8 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 50 minutes.
Distance | 283 mi (456 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 0m |
Lowest price | $124.15 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Hallein to Giessen?
2 train services operate from Hallein to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 38 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 15 | 8h 10m | $144.85 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 38 | 8h 38m | $146.59 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hallein to Giessen start from $135, and on average cost . Daily there are 38 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hallein leaves from Urstein 38 and 2 other stations. And in Giessen trains arrive at Watzenborn-Steinberg and 2 other train stations.
From Hallein to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 38 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 7 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Hallein and Giessen is approximately 283 miles, or 456 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 50 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 Hallein 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 Hallein at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 53 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 Hallein.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Hallein?
Main departure station: Jägerwirtstraße 157
Hallein has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Giessen.
All train stations in Hallein:
Jägerwirtstraße 157
Urstein 38
Burgfried
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Hallein will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Giessen:
All train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
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