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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Giessen
    Destination location: Gießen
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Giessen
    Destination location: Gießen
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Giessen
    Destination location: Gießen
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Giessen
    Destination location: Gießen
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 15 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 15 at
    Destination city: Giessen
    Destination location: Gießen
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Giessen.

Bus
Average Price$17 - $27Average Duration3h 10m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $102Average Duration3h 19m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $20Average Duration2h 20m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Giessen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Giessen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$92
Average train trip duration3h 19m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure6:14am
Distance94 miles (151 km)
Latest train departure6:39pm

Essen to Giessen Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Giessen was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $72

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Giessen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $72 to $136 for a train ticket from Essen to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $72 which is on 2025-07-15.

Usually DBAH - RE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Giessen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Giessen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Essen and Giessen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Essen to Giessen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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