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Compare bus and train for Giessen to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Aachen:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Aachen costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$46. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Giessen to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Aachen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:07 PM 3h33 Giessen 9:40 PM Aachen $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:07 PM 3h33 Giessen 9:40 PM Aachen $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:07 PM 3h33 Giessen 9:40 PM Aachen $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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3:54 PM 4h22 Giessen 8:16 PM Aachen $74 1 One-way 1 transfer5:54 PM 4h22 Giessen 10:16 PM Aachen $74 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Aachen:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Aachen costing on average $90.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
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