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Giessen to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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Cheap train tickets from Giessen to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Feb 14

Cheapest

$29

Average

$54

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giessen to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:02AM2h50

Giessen

09:52AMCologne

$291One-way

0 transfers

08:09AM2h27

Giessen

10:36AMCologne

$471One-way

0 transfers

07:32AM2h33

Giessen

10:05AMCologne

$601One-way

0 transfers

07:24AM2h05

Giessen

09:29AMCologne

$661One-way

0 transfers

08:22AM3h55

Giessen

12:17PMCologne

$681One-way

0 transfers

Giessen to Cologne train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, February 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connectionDeutsche Bahn with connection	08:09AM Giessen	2h27	10:36AM Cologne	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn with connectionDeutsche Bahn with connection	07:02AM Giessen	2h50	09:52AM Cologne	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn	07:24AM Giessen	2h05	09:29AM Cologne	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn with connectionDeutsche Bahn with connection	07:32AM Giessen	2h33	10:05AM Cologne	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn with connectionDeutsche Bahn with connection	08:22AM Giessen	3h55	12:17PM Cologne	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Giessen to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Feb 14

Fastest Journey

2 h 5 m

Average

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

126 km

Of the 7 trains that leave Giessen for Cologne every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:24AM2h05

Giessen

09:29AMCologne

$661One-way

0 transfers

07:08AM2h07

Giessen

09:15AMCologne

$741One-way

0 transfers

07:55AM2h19

Giessen

10:14AMCologne

$741One-way

0 transfers

08:09AM2h27

Giessen

10:36AMCologne

$471One-way

0 transfers

07:32AM2h33

Giessen

10:05AMCologne

$601One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Giessen to Cologne

Trains from Giessen to Cologne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€22) but you can travel from only $13 (€12) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $13 (€12)

Distance

77 miles (125 km)

Average train duration

2h 39m

Cheapest ticket price

$24 (€22)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 5m

First train

05:35

Last train

15:02

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $13 (€12)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and Hessische Landesbahn from Giessen to Cologne trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and Hessische Landesbahn train tickets to Cologne from Giessen from $28 (€25) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Giessen to Cologne train.

Giessen to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $28
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Giessen to Cologne

FAQs: Travel by train from Giessen to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Giessen to Cologne.

Cheap train tickets from Giessen to Cologne can start from as little as $22 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Giessen to Cologne is $42 (€38); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Giessen to Cologne is 2 h 19 min to travel the 78 mile (125 km) long trip, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Giessen to Cologne leaves at 12: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Giessen to Cologne leaves at 11: 57 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Giessen to Cologne which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Giessen to Cologne you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Cologne from Giessen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 57 PM.

A trip to Cologne from Giessen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 19 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Giessen to Cologne is March.

You have options as you can travel between Giessen and Cologne 2 different ways: train or bus.