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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?

Planning to travel to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Giessen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (HKX, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus or DeinBus), 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 Gelsenkirchen to Giessen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Gelsenkirchen Giessen trip.

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

Bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen

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

Gelsenkirchen to Giessen train tickets

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

Carpooling Gelsenkirchen Giessen

Carpooling from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen or Giessen.

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

Gelsenkirchen Giessen Travel Information

Departure city
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Giessen
Germany
Hesse
Distance
94 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by carpooling and bus
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Plan your trip from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen and Giessen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like HKX, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus or DeinBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Gelsenkirchen 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.
Comfort Gelsenkirchen-Giessen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and suspension quality.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?
Environmentally friendly The Gelsenkirchen Giessen train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Cost Gelsenkirchen Giessen train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen.
Comfort You have to share the space of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen.

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

Gelsenkirchen Departure Bus Stations

Gelsenkirchen
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Departure stations in Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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Gelsenkirchen Zoo
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Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
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Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
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Giessen arrival bus stations

Gießen Mathematikum
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Gießen, Hauptbahnhof
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Bus Gelsenkirchen Giessen

The frequency of departures to Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen 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.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Gelsenkirchen-Giessen bus ticket will incur additional costs.

Bus companies Gelsenkirchen Giessen

FlixBus
FlixBus
DeinBus
DeinBus
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Trains Gelsenkirchen Giessen

There are discounts for children, students and seniors traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen that vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen and Giessen.

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

Train companies between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen

HKX
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Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
ÖBB
Abellio
Abellio
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
EuroBahn
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NordWestBahn
NordWestBahn
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Carpool Gelsenkirchen Giessen

The duration of a carpool trip between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool ride from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen-Giessen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

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.

Carpooling platform Gelsenkirchen Giessen

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