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Compare train and bus for Giessen to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Giessen to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Cologne:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Cologne costing on average $28 (€22).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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