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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Giessen.
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Giessen including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Giessen from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Giessen:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $21 (€19) from Cologne to Giessen.
The fastest way from Cologne to Giessen is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Giessen that take longer:
Train takes 2 h 16 min on average.
Giessen is approximately 78 miles (125 km) away from Cologne.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Giessen is:
- 5 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Giessen as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Giessen:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Giessen:
- Travel with FlixBus or Wupsi for buses to Giessen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Cologne to Giessen tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
- Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic can get you to Giessen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Giessen for $67 (€60) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Giessen with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Giessen with with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Giessen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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