What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Giessen from Frankfurt am Main?
You can reach Giessen with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m011:50Frankfurt am Main Airport12:30Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 11:50:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m012:30Frankfurt am Main Airport13:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 12:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:30Frankfurt am Main Airport14:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 13:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m014:00Frankfurt am Main Airport14:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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FlixBus1h 30m009:55Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport11:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 09:55:00 to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 22m004:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station05:57GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 04:35:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 6m005:28Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station06:34GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 30m005:32Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:02GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:32:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 11m006:22Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 06:22:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m007:00Frankfurt am Main Airport07:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m010:00Frankfurt am Main Airport10:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m016:10Frankfurt am Main Airport17:00Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 10/12/2025 16:10:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m012:50Frankfurt am Main Airport13:30Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 12:50:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:10Frankfurt am Main Airport13:50Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 13:10:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m008:30Frankfurt am Main Airport09:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 08:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:30Frankfurt am Main Airport14:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 13:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m014:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station15:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 14:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m016:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station17:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 16:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m018:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station19:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 18:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 5m008:28Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 08:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?
You can get to Giessen from Frankfurt am Main in just 0h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m011:50Frankfurt am Main Airport12:30Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 11:50:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m012:30Frankfurt am Main Airport13:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 12:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:30Frankfurt am Main Airport14:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 13:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m014:00Frankfurt am Main Airport14:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 6m005:28Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station06:34GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:34:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 11m006:22Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 06:22:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 11m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 13m006:49Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station08:02GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 06:49:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 22m004:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station05:57GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 04:35:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 22m
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FlixBus1h 30m009:55Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport11:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 05/12/2025 09:55:00 to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m007:00Frankfurt am Main Airport07:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m010:00Frankfurt am Main Airport10:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 10:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m016:10Frankfurt am Main Airport17:00Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 10/12/2025 16:10:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m012:50Frankfurt am Main Airport13:30Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 12:50:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:10Frankfurt am Main Airport13:50Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 13:10:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 13:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m008:30Frankfurt am Main Airport09:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 08:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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BlaBlaCar0h 40m013:30Frankfurt am Main Airport14:10Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 13:30:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 5m008:28Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station09:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 08:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m014:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station15:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 14:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 15:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m016:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station17:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 16:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 14m018:19Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station19:33GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 18:19:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
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Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main and Giessen?
In Frankfurt am Main, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Coach Station or West Train Station, while in Giessen you will be arriving at Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Giessen from Frankfurt am Main? With 5 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main and Giessen, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Giessen in just 0h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main and Giessen are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main and Giessen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Neu-Isenburg or to Allendorf an der Lahn, and look at flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main and Giessen, are BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen
How can I reach Giessen from Frankfurt am Main?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Giessen from Frankfurt am Main.
How far is Giessen from Frankfurt am Main?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Giessen is 52.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main and Giessen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 13 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?
You can get to Giessen with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Giessen in just 0h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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