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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €143.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€81 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Giessen.

You can get from Amsterdam to Giessen 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Giessen is a bus with an average price of $25 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Giessen:
Taking a bus costs $134 (€121) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $159 (€144).
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Amsterdam to Giessen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Giessen by bus takes 6 h 35 min on average.
Train takes on average 5 h 26 min.
The distance from Amsterdam to Giessen is approximately 203 miles (327 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Giessen is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Amsterdam to Giessen as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Giessen:
- Buses most often depart from Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Giessen at Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Giessen:
- FlixBus can get you to Giessen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Giessen for $25 (€22) on Omio.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper for flights to Giessen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Cityhopper Amsterdam to Giessen tickets on Omio for $159 (€144).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic for trains to Giessen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Giessen tickets on Omio for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Giessen with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Giessen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Amsterdam and Giessen.
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