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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Heilbronn to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Giessen:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Giessen costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Heilbronn to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Giessen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:06 PM 2h56 Heilbronn 4:02 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers
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1:06 PM 2h56 Heilbronn 4:02 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers
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1:06 PM 2h56 Heilbronn 4:02 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers
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9:06 AM 2h57 Heilbronn 12:03 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers11:06 AM 2h57 Heilbronn 2:03 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers7:06 PM 2h57 Heilbronn 10:03 PM Giessen Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Giessen:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Giessen costing on average €70.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Giessen as scheduled services by bus and train 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 FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
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