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Compare train and bus for Heilbronn to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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€46 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Giessen:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Giessen costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Giessen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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