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4.6Travel Information from Essen to Giessen
 Distance | 93 miles (150 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $24 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $24 (€22) • 3 h 6 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 93 miles (150 km) by train or bus to Giessen from Essen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Giessen.
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How to get from Essen to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 options to travel between Essen and Giessen including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Giessen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Giessen:
Taking a bus costs $15 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $24 (€22) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Giessen from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 6 min.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Getting to Giessen by bus takes 3 h 50 min on average.
The distance is approximately 93 miles (150 km) from Essen to Giessen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Giessen is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Giessen from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Essen to Giessen:
- Most travelers board their bus from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Giessen:
- You can go to Giessen from Essen by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with FlixBus from Essen to Giessen on Omio.
- You can take a train from Essen to Giessen with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $72 (€65) with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Giessen.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Giessen with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 4 direct buses a day to Giessen with FlixBus.
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 route.
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