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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Duisburg:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 3h 21m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:54 AM2h55Giessen2:49 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
11:54 AM2h55Giessen2:49 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
11:54 AM2h55Giessen2:49 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
5:54 PM2h55Giessen8:49 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
7:54 PM2h55Giessen10:49 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
3:54 PM2h56Giessen6:50 PMDuisburg$761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Duisburg:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Duisburg costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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