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Compare bus, train, and flight for Giessen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leipzig:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $185 (€152).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $62 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 4h 44m versus 3h 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 Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:25 AM9h50Giessen12:15 PMLeipzig$511One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 AM9h50Giessen12:15 PMLeipzig$511One-way0 transfers
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- 2:25 AM9h50Giessen12:15 PMLeipzig$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Leipzig:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $185 (€152).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Wetzlarer Verkehrsbetriebe und Reisebüro GmbH to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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