How to get from Gießen to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Gießen to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 244 miles (393 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $30 - $168 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $30 (€27) • 7 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $168 (€150) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 244 miles (393 km) by bus, flight or train from Gießen to Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $30 (€27). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gießen to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Gießen and Berlin. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly from Gießen to Berlin and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 travel options from Gießen to Berlin: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Berlin is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $30 (€27) compared to other travel options to Berlin:
A bus is $138 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gießen to Berlin costing on average $168 (€150).
Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $38 (€34).
The fastest way to get to Berlin from Gießen is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Getting to Berlin by bus takes 7 h 35 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 27 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 244 miles (393 km) between Gießen and Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Gießen to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Gießen to Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Gießen to Berlin:
The following travel companies offer services from Gießen to Berlin:
Yes, there are direct routes from Gießen to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Berlin 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 journey.
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