How to travel from Bonn to Giessen

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Compare train and bus for Bonn to Giessen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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€29

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€68

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€21

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 33m

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5h 3m

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3h 0m

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2h 30m

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1h 48m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Giessen is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Giessen:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Giessen costing on average €68.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Giessen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bonn and Giessen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Giessen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-8.22. The journey takes 5h 3m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bonn to Giessen

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

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train

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

  • National Express
    11:56 AM2h46
    Bonn
    2:42 PMGiessen
    371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National Express
    11:56 AM2h46
    Bonn
    2:42 PMGiessen
    371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:14 AM2h28
    Bonn
    8:42 AMGiessen
    481One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:14 AM2h28
    Bonn
    10:42 AMGiessen
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:14 AM2h28
    Bonn
    12:42 PMGiessen
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    2:14 PM2h28
    Bonn
    4:42 PMGiessen
    481One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Giessen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bonn and Giessen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Giessen is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Giessen:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Giessen costing on average €68.

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Giessen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 33m.

The distance from Bonn to Giessen is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Giessen is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Giessen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
  • Travel with Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Giessen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Giessen, including its key attractions such as the Mathematikum science museum, the Botanical Garden of the University of Giessen, and the Liebig Museum, a two-day visit is recommended.

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