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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 an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 214 miles (345 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m 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 €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Munich costing on average €71.
A bus is €87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Munich costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.08. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 4h 10m 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 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.
- 10:35 AM5h55Giessen4:30 PMMunich€281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:35 AM5h55Giessen4:30 PMMunich€281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:35 AM5h55Giessen4:30 PMMunich€281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:35 AM5h55Giessen5:30 PMMunich€301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Munich:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Munich costing on average €71.
A bus is €87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Munich costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 21 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Munich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Munich by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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