Trains tickets from Cologne to Giessen

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Next departures for Cologne to Giessen on October 22
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Giessen

Bus
Average Price$17 - $27Average Duration2h 25m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$54 - $157Average Duration2h 22m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$13 - $20Average Duration1h 50m
5kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Giessen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
1h 50mAverage Duration
$13Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Giessen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87
Average train trip duration2h 22m
Number of daily trains7
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance79 miles (126 km)
Latest train departure7:33pm

Cologne to Giessen Train

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

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 Cologne 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.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Giessen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cologne 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 Cologne 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.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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