How to travel from Paris to Giessen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Giessen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €88.

Distance: 305 miles (492 km)

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Flight

€117

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

€154

Average price

5h 11m

Average total duration

4h 41m

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30m

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10h 49m

Average total duration

10h 19m

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30m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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from Paris to Giessen

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBus
08:30AM16h50
Paris
01:20AMGiessen
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:30AM16h50
Paris
01:20AMGiessen
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:35PM12h50
Paris
08:25AMGiessen
$631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:15PM14h25
Paris
11:40AMGiessen
$471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:30AM17h05
Paris
12:35AMGiessen
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:50AM16h30
Paris
01:20AMGiessen
$501One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Giessen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Giessen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Giessen is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Giessen costing on average $58 (€46).

A bus is $74 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Giessen costing on average $111 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Giessen is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Giessen take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 45m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

The distance from Paris to Giessen is approximately 305 miles (492 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Giessen is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Giessen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Giessen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Giessen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Giessen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Giessen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Giessen:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Giessen often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Cologne. 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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