How to travel from Altenburg to Giessen

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Compare train for Altenburg to Giessen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altenburg to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $106. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 49m. 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 train costs an average of $106, and a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 167 miles (270 km)

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Driving

$112

Average price

Cheapest

$58

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Altenburg to Giessen is a train with an average price of $112 (€90).
The fastest way to travel from Altenburg to Giessen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 49m.
Yes, you can take a train between Altenburg and Giessen.

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from Altenburg to Giessen

How to get from Altenburg to Giessen by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Altenburg to Giessen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:47 AM5h05
    Altenburg
    1:52 PMGiessen
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:47 AM5h05
    Altenburg
    1:52 PMGiessen
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:47 AM5h05
    Altenburg
    1:52 PMGiessen
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    11:47 AM5h10
    Altenburg
    4:57 PMGiessen
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    1:47 PM5h10
    Altenburg
    6:57 PMGiessen
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    12:18 PM5h40
    Altenburg
    5:58 PMGiessen
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Altenburg to Giessen

Travel to Giessen 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 Altenburg to Giessen.

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You can travel between Altenburg and Giessen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Altenburg to Giessen is a train with an average price of $112 (€90).
The fastest way to travel from Altenburg to Giessen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 49m.
The distance from Altenburg to Giessen is approximately 167 miles (270 km).
The average frequency per day from Altenburg to Giessen is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altenburg and Giessen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Altenburg to Giessen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Gera, Bahnhofsplatz (FlixBus) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Altenburg to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Altenburg to Giessen often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Giessen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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