How far is it from Hamelin to Giessen?

The distance between Hamelin and Giessen is 242 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Hamelin to Giessen?

The drive from Hamelin to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.

The fastest route from Hamelin to Giessen covers 242 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.

Giessen lies roughly to the south of Hamelin.

The drive from Hamelin to Giessen mainly follows B 252, A 44, A 49. The longest single stretch is 80 km on A 49.

Towns on the route from Hamelin to Giessen include Schieder, Bad Driburg, Kassel, Niedenstein, Homberg (Ohm).

Distance: 242 kmDrive time: 2 h 55 min

Driving from Hamelin to Giessen takes about 2 h 55 min via A 49. The distance is 242 km. The straight-line distance is 175 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Glashütte, Detmold, Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Niedenstein, Gießen. Driving directions

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The return trip from Giessen to Hamelin covers roughly the same distance, 242 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Hamelin to Giessen?: The distance between Hamelin and Giessen is 242 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Hamelin to Giessen?: The drive from Hamelin to Giessen takes approximately 2 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Hamelin to Giessen?: The fastest route from Hamelin to Giessen covers 242 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 55 min.
Which direction is Giessen from Hamelin?: Giessen lies roughly to the south of Hamelin.
Which roads does the route from Hamelin to Giessen follow?: The drive from Hamelin to Giessen mainly follows B 252, A 44, A 49. The longest single stretch is 80 km on A 49.
Which towns do you pass between Hamelin and Giessen?: Towns on the route from Hamelin to Giessen include Schieder, Bad Driburg, Kassel, Niedenstein, Homberg (Ohm).