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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€58 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Giessen to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Giessen to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Giessen to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Giessen to Basel.
There are 2 travel options from Giessen to Basel: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Giessen to Basel is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Basel:
A bus is $356 (€321) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Basel costing on average $380 (€343).
Taking a bus costs $30 (€27) less than taking a train, which costs on average $54 (€49) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Basel from Giessen is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 5 min.
Flight takes on average 6 h 35 min.
The Giessen to Basel distance is around 214 miles (345 km).
The average frequency per day from Giessen to Basel is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Giessen to Basel 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 Giessen to Basel:
The following travel companies offer services from Giessen to Basel:
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Giessen to Basel tickets on Omio for $59 (€53).
Yes, there are direct services available from Giessen to Basel with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Giessen and Basel.
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