How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Giessen cost?

The bus ticket price from Essen to Giessen starts at US$15. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Giessen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Essen to Giessen?

The average travel time between Essen and Giessen is around 3h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 150 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Giessen?

The number of buses from Essen to Giessen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Giessen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Essen to Giessen?

When taking the bus from Essen to Giessen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Giessen?

Buses travelling between Essen and Giessen leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Gießen (Licher Straße), Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße, Giessen.

Bus Essen to Giessen from US$15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Giessen on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 50m	12:30	Gießen Mathematikum	No tags
09:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h	13:10	Gießen Mathematikum	No tags
10:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 5m	14:45	Gießen Mathematikum	No tags
08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	3h 50m	12:30	Gießen Mathematikum	No tags
10:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	4h 5m	14:45	Gießen Mathematikum	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Giessen

We recommend carpooling

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

152 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$15 - US$15	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$36 - US$160	Average duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$17 - US$24	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Bus Essen to Giessen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$15

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure08:40

Distance151 km

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FlixBus

3.5/511 138 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11138 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$15

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Essen to Giessen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Giessen?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Giessen

A - Gießen (Licher Straße)

B - Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße

C - Giessen

D - Gießen Mathematikum

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Giessen

How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Giessen cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Giessen starts at US$15. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Essen to Giessen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Giessen?
The average travel time between Essen and Giessen is around 3h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 150 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Giessen?
The number of buses from Essen to Giessen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Giessen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Giessen?
When taking the bus from Essen to Giessen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Giessen?
Buses travelling between Essen and Giessen leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Gießen (Licher Straße), Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße, Giessen.

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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 50m	Avg priceUS$15	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 23m	Avg priceUS$91	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 20m	Avg priceUS$19	Daily departures4

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Giessen to Essen

You can also go to Giessen by train

Train from Essen to Giessen

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