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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Munich:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Munich costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Munich costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Travel optionsfrom Giessen to Munich
How to get from Giessen to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:35 PM5h55Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)6:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:35 PM5h55Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)6:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH10612:15 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport1:10 PMMunich Airport$4831One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 2583+
151058:59 AM4h34Giessen station1:33 PMMunich Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer - 15389 · ICE 573 · ICE 5638:06 AM4h49Giessen station12:55 PMMunich Hbf$1081One-way2 transfers
- 15385 · ICE 5256:54 AM4h18Giessen station11:12 AMMunich Hbf$1191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:30 PM6h00Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM8h25Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)5:55 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$411One-way1 transfer
EW846:55 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport8:00 PMMunich Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
DE43057:15 AM1h00Frankfurt am Main Airport8:15 AMMunich Airport$2461One-way0 transfers- LH19858:10 PM1h05Cologne Bonn Airport9:15 PMMunich Airport$3021One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Munich:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Munich costing on average $114 (€93).
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Munich costing on average $197 (€161).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Munich 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 Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Munich by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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