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Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 €18, while a flight costs an average of €119.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price | €119 Average price | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Duisburg to Giessen
Compare the available ways to get from Duisburg to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Giessen:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Giessen costing on average €77.
A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Giessen costing on average €119.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Duisburg to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 PM 4h05 Duisburg 2:20 AM Giessen €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:15 PM 4h05 Duisburg 2:20 AM Giessen €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 PM 4h05 Duisburg 2:20 AM Giessen €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Giessen:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Giessen costing on average €77.
A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Giessen costing on average €119.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Giessen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Giessen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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