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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$25 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Heidelberg to Giessen:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Giessen costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
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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.
- 10:45 AM3h00Heidelberg1:45 PMGiessen$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 AM3h00Heidelberg1:45 PMGiessen$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:45 AM2h55Heidelberg1:40 PMGiessen$261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6:35 AM4h50Heidelberg11:25 AMGiessen$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Giessen:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Giessen costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Giessen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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