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How to get from Essen to Giessen?

Planning to travel to Essen from Giessen and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Essen to Giessen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Essen and Giessen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Abellio, HKX, Deutsche Bahn, DeinBus or FlixBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Essen to Giessen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Essen Giessen trip.

For your trip from Essen to Giessen, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Essen to Giessen

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Essen to Giessen, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Essen to Giessen train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Essen Giessen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Essen Giessen

Carpooling from Essen to Giessen is perfect if you want to travel to Giessen in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Essen or Giessen.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Essen to Giessen transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Essen Giessen Travel Information

Departure city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Giessen
Germany
Hesse
Distance
94 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus and carpooling
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Plan your trip from Essen to Giessen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Essen and Giessen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Abellio, HKX, Deutsche Bahn, DeinBus or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Essen and Giessen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Essen and Giessen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Essen to Giessen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Essen to Giessen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Giessen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Travel time Buses from Essen to Giessen are mostly much slower than trains to Giessen to cover the 94 mi distance of the trip.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Essen to Giessen?
Environmentally friendly The Essen Giessen train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Essen Giessen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Essen to Giessen?
Flexible Carpooling from Essen to Giessen is often more flexible than other modes of transportation.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, because of his attitude or the way he drives.

Where to start from in Essen? Where do I arrive in Giessen?

Essen Departure Bus Stations

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Departure stations in Essen

Essen Hbf
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Essen West
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Bergeborbeck
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Essen-Dellwig
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen-Kray Nord
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Essen-Zollverein Nord
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Giessen arrival bus stations

Gießen, Hauptbahnhof
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Gießen Mathematikum
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Bus Essen Giessen

The frequency of departures to Essen from Giessen varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Giessen, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.

Buses between Essen and Giessen usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Most carriers allow you to book seats online for an Essen-Giessen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Essen Giessen

DeinBus
DeinBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Trains Essen Giessen

Train tickets from Essen to Giessen can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Of course passengers can take luggage with them on the train from Essen to Giessen. There is no weight limit, but some train companies limit the amount of luggage you can take and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable due to the often limited space inside the trains.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Essen to Giessen. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Essen and Giessen.

Train companies between Essen and Giessen

Abellio
Abellio
HKX
HKX
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
EuroBahn
EuroBahn
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Carpool Essen Giessen

Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Essen to Giessen depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Essen-Giessen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Essen to Giessen depends on the driver and the type of vehicle being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Essen Giessen

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