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Compare for Augsburg to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $550 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Augsburg to Giessen
Compare the available ways to get from Augsburg to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Giessen:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Giessen costing on average $158.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Giessen costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around $158 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$91. The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Giessen:
A bus is $110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Giessen costing on average $158.
A bus is $502 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Giessen costing on average $550.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Giessen as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways to go to Giessen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
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