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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a flight costs an average of €321.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price | €321 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Giessen to Duisburg
Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Duisburg:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average €104.
A bus is €304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average €321.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 4h 20m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Giessen to Duisburg
How to get from Giessen to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 AM 4h30 Giessen 10:20 AM Duisburg €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:50 AM 4h30 Giessen 10:20 AM Duisburg €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 AM 4h30 Giessen 10:20 AM Duisburg €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Duisburg:
A bus is €87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average €104.
A bus is €304 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average €321.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Duisburg 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 Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Duisburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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