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Compare bus, train, and flight for Giessen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Giessen to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Leipzig:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $112.
A bus is $164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $214.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
Tickets start at around $112 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51. The journey takes 3h 56m versus 3h 14m 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 Leipzig
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:50 AM 12h00 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 7:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:50 AM 12h00 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 7:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH156
5:00 PM 1h00 Frankfurt am Main Airport 6:00 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $175 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:10 PM 9h15 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 11:25 PM Leipzig, Hbf $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
3:25 AM 10h25 Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) 1:50 PM Leipzig, Hbf $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
- LH152
8:45 AM 1h00 Frankfurt am Main Airport 9:45 AM Leipzig/Halle Airport $175 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH158
10:15 PM 1h00 Frankfurt am Main Airport 11:15 PM Leipzig/Halle Airport $175 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Leipzig:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $112.
A bus is $164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Leipzig costing on average $214.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 26m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, Intercity, Regional to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline.
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