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How to get from Giessen to Essen?

Are you planning to travel to Essen from Giessen 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 Giessen to Essen, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Giessen and Essen, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

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

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

Giessen to Essen bus

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

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

Carpooling Giessen Essen

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

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

Travel information for Giessen Essen

City of departure
Giessen
Germany
Hesse
Destination city
Essen
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Distance
94 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by coach 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 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 Giessen and Essen that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as 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 modes of transport between Giessen and Essen

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Giessen to Essen?
Prices Coach tickets from Giessen to Essen are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Essen (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travellers.
Travel time Buses from Giessen to Essen are usually much slower than trains to Essen to cover the 94 mi distance.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Giessen to Essen?
Environmentally friendly The Giessen-Essen train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Giessen Essen train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Giessen to Essen?
Flexible Carpooling from Giessen to Essen is often more flexible than other modes of transport.
Feeling insecure It may happen that you feel unsafe in the car with the driver, due to his or her attitude or driving style.

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 coach stations

Essen
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Essen Arrival Stations

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-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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coach 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 coach departures to Essen, please specify your departure date and 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 travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway 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
Blablabus
Blablabus
DeinBus
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.

Passengers can of course 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 with you and require you to pay a supplement. On the other hand, the size of the luggage should be reasonable, as space inside the train is often limited.

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 transport between Giessen and Essen.

Train companies from Giessen to 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 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.

The average cost of a carpool from Giessen to Essen 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 Giessen to 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 used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Giessen Essen

Blablacar
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