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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Giessen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
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How to get from Leipzig to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM13h50Leipzig5:45 AMGiessen$471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:55 PM13h50Leipzig5:45 AMGiessen$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM12h10Leipzig1:10 AMGiessen$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Giessen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 29m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Giessen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
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