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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £502.
Distance: 328 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £502 Average Price |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Giessen:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Giessen costing on average £114.
A coach is £465 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Giessen costing on average £502.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Coach takes on average 7h 46m.
How to get to Giessen from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Giessen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Giessen are Frankfurt am Main, Marburg, Wetzlar, Kassel and Cologne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Giessen on Omio.
Frankfurt am Main pairs Germany’s best-known skyline with a rebuilt old town and a broad stretch of museums along the Main. Known as a financial hub and trade fair city, it also has apple wine taverns and a distinctly international feel.
Marburg is a university town in Hesse known for its medieval centre and the Landgrafenschloss above the Lahn. Steep streets, half-timbered houses and a lively student atmosphere give it a historic yet youthful feel.
Wetzlar is known for its half-timbered old town, unfinished cathedral and Leica’s optics heritage. Set on the Lahn in Hesse, it combines medieval character with a calm riverside atmosphere and a notable link to Goethe.
Kassel is known for documenta and the vast Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, which give the city an artistic and green character. With Brothers Grimm connections and broad parkland, it feels thoughtful, spacious and culturally focused.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Travel to Giessen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Giessen.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Giessen:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Giessen costing on average £114.
A coach is £465 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Giessen costing on average £502.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Coach takes on average 7h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Giessen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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