How to travel from Brussels to Giessen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Giessen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $126.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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$103

Average price

$251

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$71

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Cheapest

4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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30m

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1h 0m

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7h 28m

Average total duration

6h 58m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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

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from Brussels to Giessen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20AM9h05
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
10:25AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:20AM9h05
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
10:25AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)
$481One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1704 · KL1819
10:45AM2h55
Brussels Airport
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3761One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · S12+Hessische Landesbahn61608 · 15137
08:25AM5h21
Brussels-Midi
01:46PMGiessen station
$1491One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 15 · S12+Hessische Landesbahn61612 · 15139
10:25AM5h21
Brussels-Midi
03:46PMGiessen station
$1521One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 13+Hessische Landesbahn24792
08:25AM4h09
Brussels-Midi
12:34PMGiessen station
$1861One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1817
08:05AM3h00
Brussels Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3761One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1819
08:05AM5h35
Brussels Airport
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3761One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1817
06:15AM4h50
Brussels Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3761One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Giessen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Giessen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Giessen is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Giessen costing on average $52 (€41).

A bus is $84 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Giessen costing on average $126 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Giessen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 21m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Brussels to Giessen is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Giessen is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Giessen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Giessen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Giessen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Giessen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Giessen:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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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