Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Giessen
How to get from Berlin to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:40 AM7h05Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:45 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3363 · 74700 · 415512:40 AM9h12Berlin Hbf9:52 AMGiessen station$641One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW512:55 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:00 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus11:57 AM9h28Berlin Südkreuz station9:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:21 PM9h04Berlin Spandau9:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus12:06 PM9h19Berlin Hbf9:25 PMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM9h30Berlin, Alexanderplatz3:10 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$931One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM10h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)3:10 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM9h50Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz3:10 AMGießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum)$931One-way1 transfer
DE40868:20 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1531One-way0 transfers
LH17910:45 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:55 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
LH18111:45 AM1h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:55 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Giessen.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Giessen:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Giessen costing on average $27 (€22).
A train is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Giessen costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Giessen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Giessen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Giessen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Giessen by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Berlin to Giessen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
