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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erfurt 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 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Erfurt to Giessen:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Giessen costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Giessen
How to get from Erfurt to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus2:40 PM2h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:40 PM2h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus2:40 PM2h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 25:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Giessen:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Giessen costing on average $75 (€62).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Giessen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Giessen by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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