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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $162 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Giessen
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Giessen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Giessen:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $108.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $162.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$47. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
4:30 PM 9h40 Leipzig 2:10 AM Giessen $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM 9h40 Leipzig 2:10 AM Giessen $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM 8h40 Leipzig 2:10 AM Giessen $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Giessen:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $108.
A bus is $120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Giessen costing on average $162.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Giessen as scheduled services by bus, train, 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Giessen by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline.
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