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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Giessen:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Giessen costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
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How to get from Aachen to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 AM6h20Aachen9:25 AMGiessen$261One-way0 transfers
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- 3:05 AM6h20Aachen9:25 AMGiessen$261One-way0 transfers
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- 3:05 AM6h20Aachen9:25 AMGiessen$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Giessen:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Giessen costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Giessen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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