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Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€39 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Giessen
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Giessen:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Giessen costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€16. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 40m 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 Heidelberg to Giessen
How to get from Heidelberg to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:50 AM 8h30 Heidelberg 12:20 PM Giessen €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 AM 8h30 Heidelberg 12:20 PM Giessen €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:50 AM 8h30 Heidelberg 12:20 PM Giessen €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Giessen:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Giessen costing on average €39.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Giessen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
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