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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Giessen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Giessen costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 54m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Giessen
How to get from Cologne to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:00 AM2h25Leverkusen, Bf Mitte10:25 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM2h25Leverkusen, Bf Mitte10:25 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus1:10 AM2h10Bergisch Gladbach, Busbahnhof (Bensberg U)3:20 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus12:45 AM2h35Leverkusen, Bf Mitte3:20 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Giessen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Giessen costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Giessen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leverkusen, Bf Mitte and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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