4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $297.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Brussels:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Brussels costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Brussels costing on average $297 (€243).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Tickets start at around $111 (€90) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.38 (€-29.75). The journey takes 5h 40m versus 3h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Giessen to Brussels
How to get from Giessen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM8h15Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM8h15Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- SN26167:35 PM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport8:40 PMBrussels Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4284 · ICE 926 · ICE 310 · IC 283811:16 AM5h31Giessen station4:47 PMBrussels-Midi$821One-way3 transfers
- S12 · ICE 314+
15140 · 6161110:15 AM5h20Giessen station3:35 PMBrussels-Midi$991One-way3 transfers - S12 · ICE 16+15136 · 616078:15 AM5h20Giessen station1:35 PMBrussels-Midi$991One-way3 transfers
- SN26144:25 PM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport5:30 PMBrussels Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
- SN261010:45 AM1h05Frankfurt am Main Airport11:50 AMBrussels Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
- SN26088:20 AM1h10Frankfurt am Main Airport9:30 AMBrussels Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Giessen to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Brussels:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Brussels costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $247 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Brussels costing on average $297 (€243).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Wetzlarer Verkehrsbetriebe und Reisebüro GmbH to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Giessen to Brussels: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
