How to travel from Innsbruck to Giessen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Innsbruck to Giessen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $233.

Distance: 260 miles (420 km)

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$118

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$426

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$67

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7h 23m

Average total duration

6h 53m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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9h 40m

Average total duration

9h 10m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.0kg

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ÖBB | ICE

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Air Dolomiti

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FlixBus

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from Innsbruck to Giessen

How to get from Innsbruck to Giessen by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
06:30PM12h15
Innsbruck
06:45AMGiessen
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:30PM12h15
Innsbruck
06:45AMGiessen
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:55AM11h00
Innsbruck
01:55PMGiessen
$851One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Giessen

Travel to Giessen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Innsbruck to Giessen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Innsbruck and Giessen including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Giessen is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Giessen:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Giessen costing on average $59 (€47).

A bus is $193 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Giessen costing on average $233 (€185).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Giessen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 17m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Giessen is approximately 260 miles (420 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Giessen is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Giessen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Giessen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Giessen by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Giessen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Innsbruck to Giessen:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Giessen often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Giessen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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