How to travel from Bottrop to Giessen

There are 2 options to travel between Bottrop and Giessen including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bottrop to Giessen is a bus with an average price of $28.

The fastest way to travel from Bottrop to Giessen is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Bottrop to Giessen is approximately 98 miles (159 km).

The average frequency per day from Bottrop to Giessen is:

• Around 44 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bottrop 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 Bottrop to Giessen:

• Trains mostly depart from Bottrop Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
• Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bottrop to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH, Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH to go to Giessen by bus.
• Travel with RheinRuhrBahn to go to Giessen by train.

Omio customers who travel from Bottrop 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.