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Compare bus and train for Essen to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 153 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. 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 NOK 153, while a train costs an average of NOK 1,020.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 153 Average price Cheapest | NOK 1,020 Average price | NOK 332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Essen to Giessen
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Giessen:
A bus is NOK 867 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Giessen costing on average NOK 1,020.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around NOK 153 compared to roughly NOK 332 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about NOK 180. The journey takes 3h 42m versus 2h 18m 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 Essen to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM 3h50 Essen 11:30 AM Giessen NOK 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 AM 3h50 Essen 11:30 AM Giessen NOK 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 AM 3h50 Essen 11:30 AM Giessen NOK 122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Giessen:
A bus is NOK 867 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Giessen costing on average NOK 1,020.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Giessen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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