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How to get from Giessen to Essen?

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

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Abellio, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus), 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 Giessen to Essen, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Giessen Essen trip.

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

Bus tickets from Giessen to Essen

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

Giessen to Essen train tickets

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

Carpooling Giessen Essen

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

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

Giessen Essen Travel Information

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

Plan your trip from Giessen to Essen 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 Giessen and Essen that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Abellio, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus or ADAC PostBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Giessen and Essen with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Giessen and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Giessen to Essen?
Price The price of bus tickets from Giessen to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Travel time Buses from Giessen to Essen are mostly much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 94 mi distance of the trip.
Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Giessen to Essen?
Environmentally friendly The Giessen Essen train is considered a more environmentally friendly way to travel than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Giessen Essen train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip from Giessen to Essen?
Flexible Carpooling from Giessen to Essen 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 Giessen? Where do I arrive in Essen?

Giessen Departure Bus Stations

Gießen, Hauptbahnhof
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Gießen Mathematikum
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Essen arrival bus stations

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Essen Arrival Stations

Essen Hbf
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Essen-Frohnhausen
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Essen-Steele
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Essen-Steele Ost
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Essen-Eiberg
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Essen-Kray Süd
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Essen-Horst
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Essen-Altenessen
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Essen-Bergeborbeck
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Essen-Dellwig
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Essen-Kray Nord
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Essen-Zollverein Nord
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Essen-Borbeck
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Essen-Borbeck Süd
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Essen-Dellwig Ost
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Essen-Gerschede
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Essen-Holthausen
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Essen-Kupferdreh
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Essen-Überruhr
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Bus Giessen Essen

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

Buses between Giessen and Essen 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 Giessen-Essen bus. There is often a charge for this service.

Bus companies Giessen Essen

FlixBus
FlixBus
ADAC PostBus
ADAC PostBus
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Blablabus
DeinBus
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Trains Giessen Essen

Train tickets from Giessen to Essen 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 Giessen to Essen. 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 Giessen to Essen. 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 Giessen and Essen.

Train companies between Giessen and Essen

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

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 Giessen to Essen 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 Giessen-Essen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

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

Carpooling platform Giessen Essen

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