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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?

Are you planning to travel to Giessen from Gelsenkirchen and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

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

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Gelsenkirchen Giessen trip.

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

Gelsenkirchen to Giessen bus

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

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Gelsenkirchen Giessen train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Gelsenkirchen Giessen

Carpooling between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen is perfect if you want to travel to Giessen in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Gelsenkirchen or Giessen.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Gelsenkirchen to Giessen transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Gelsenkirchen Giessen

City of departure
Gelsenkirchen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Destination city
Giessen
Germany
Hesse
Distance
94 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by carpooling and coach
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Plan your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as 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 the tickets between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as 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 modes of transport between Gelsenkirchen and Giessen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?
Prices Coach tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Giessen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travellers.
Comfort Gelsenkirchen-Giessen buses can be less comfortable than trains, due to reduced legroom and the quality of the suspension.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen?
Environmentally friendly The Gelsenkirchen-Giessen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Cost Gelsenkirchen Giessen train tickets can be more expensive than coach or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling 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 in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen.

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

Gelsenkirchen departure bus stations

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Gelsenkirchen Departure Stations

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 coach stations

Gießen Mathematikum
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Gießen, Hauptbahnhof
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coach 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 coach departures to Giessen, please specify your departure date and 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 travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway 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 booking. In most cases, cancelling or changing your Gelsenkirchen-Giessen coach ticket will incur additional costs.

Bus companies Gelsenkirchen Giessen

FlixBus
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DeinBus
DeinBus
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Trains Gelsenkirchen Giessen

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen, which 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 transport 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 from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen

HKX
HKX
Deutsche Bahn
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Abellio
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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 time for each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Gelsenkirchen to Giessen, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

Carpooling is considered a more environmentally friendly option than other modes of transport, 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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