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Cheap train tickets from Giessen to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Cheapest

$25

Average

$25

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

06:23AM1h50

Giessen

08:13AMHeidelberg

$251One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM7h44

Giessen

06:59PMHeidelberg

$251One-way

0 transfers

Giessen to Heidelberg train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn	06:23AM Giessen	1h50	08:13AM Heidelberg	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain	11:15AM Giessen	7h44	06:59PM Heidelberg	0 transfersDirect
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Fastest train times from Giessen to Heidelberg

Showing times and prices for Jan 21

Fastest Journey

1 h 50 m

Average

4 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

131 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Giessen for Heidelberg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:23AM1h50

Giessen

08:13AMHeidelberg

$251One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM7h44

Giessen

06:59PMHeidelberg

$251One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Giessen to Heidelberg

Trains from Giessen to Heidelberg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€16) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) 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 $10 (€9)

Distance

80 miles (130 km)

Average train duration

2h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€16)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 16m

First train

00:20

Last train

23:22

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $10 (€9)

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

You can travel by train between Giessen and Heidelberg with Deutsche Bahn and Hessische Landesbahn for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Giessen and Heidelberg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Giessen to Heidelberg train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $20
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Giessen to Heidelberg

FAQs: Travel by train from Giessen to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg.

Cheap train tickets from Giessen to Heidelberg can start from as little as $18 (€16) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Giessen to Heidelberg is $34 (€31); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Giessen to Heidelberg train travel time is 2 h 16 min for the 81 mile (130 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Giessen to Heidelberg leaves at 12: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Giessen to Heidelberg leaves at 11: 22 PM.

There are 11 trains a day from Giessen to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Giessen to Heidelberg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 22 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Giessen, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Heidelberg Hbf, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Heidelberg from Giessen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 16 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Giessen to Heidelberg is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Heidelberg from Giessen including taking a train or bus.

Popular train stations from Giessen to Heidelberg

Giessen

Heidelberg

The major train station for departures in Giessen is Gießen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gießen for your trip from Giessen to Heidelberg.

Gießen