What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Gießen is to rideshare which costs €10 - €16 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Gießen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Gießen via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Aachen to Gießen?

The distance between Aachen and Gießen is 315 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Gießen?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Aachen to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Gießen bus from?

Aachen to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Gießen train from?

Aachen to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Gießen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Gießen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Aachen to Gießen bus arrive?

Aachen to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Aachen to Gießen train arrive?

Aachen to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Gießen is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Aachen to Gießen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Gießen?

Book your Aachen to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Gießen?

Book your Aachen to Gießen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 410+ hotels available in Gießen.

Can I share a ride from Aachen to Gießen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aachen and Gießen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Aachen to Gießen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Gießen by train, bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
3h 21m
€42–128
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Aachen to Giessen226.8 km
2h 42m
€10–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to LeverkusenN79
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to GießenN20 / ...
5h 5m
€21–31
Drive 227.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Gießen227.4 km
2h 9m
€33–47
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof90N
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gießen BahnhofRe25
5h 2m
€34–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Siegen HbfRe9
2. Take the train from Siegen Hbf to Wetzlar Bahnhof34
3. Take the bus from Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB to Gießen Stadttheater24
5h 17m

Aachen to Gießen by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.5 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Gießen via Leverkusen in around 5h 5m.

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