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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Giessen:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Giessen costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Giessen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Giessen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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