Bus Tickets from Essen to Giessen

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Next departures for Essen to Giessen on October 4
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Gießen MathematikumNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Giessen

Bus
Average PriceUS$14 - US$19Average Duration3h 50m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$36 - US$160Average Duration3h 23m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$17 - US$24Average Duration2h 20m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Giessen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Giessen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$15
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 50m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure8:40am
Distance151 km
Latest bus departure12:20pm

Essen to Giessen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Giessen

  1. What is the travel distance from Essen to Giessen?

    The distance between Essen and Giessen is approximately 150 km (93 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Giessen?

    Buses departing from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen will take you to Gießen (Licher Straße) in Giessen.

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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 Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$11

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

You can expect to pay from US$11 to US$11 for a bus ticket from Essen to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$11 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Giessen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Giessen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Giessen.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Giessen?

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Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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Train from Essen to Giessen

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