What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Giessen?
You can reach Essen with just £11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, 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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FlixBus4h 0m007:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop11:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 07:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus3h 10m015:00GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop18:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus4h 0m007:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop11:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 23/12/2025 07:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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FlixBus3h 10m015:00GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop18:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 23/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Giessen in just 3h 10m with a Bus from FlixBus. 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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FlixBus3h 10m015:00GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop18:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus4h 0m007:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop11:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 21/12/2025 07:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus3h 10m015:00GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop18:10EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 23/12/2025 15:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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FlixBus4h 0m007:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop11:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 23/12/2025 07:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Giessen to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Essen?
In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, 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 Essen from Giessen? With 2 connections between 1 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 Giessen and Essen, you can pay as low as £11 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 Bus from FlixBus: you will get to Essen in just 3h 10m.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 Giessen and Essen are 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 Giessen and Essen 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 Allendorf an der Lahn or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. 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 Giessen to Essen?
The most popular companies between Giessen and Essen, are FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
All you need to know when you travel from Giessen to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Giessen to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Giessen?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Essen from Giessen.
How far is Essen from Giessen?
The distance between Giessen and Essen is 151.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Essen?
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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 26 kgs, and a flight 37 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £11 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Essen?
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 Essen in just 3h 10m with a Bus from FlixBus.
More routes to Giessen and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Giessen and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Dortmund to Giessen
- Frankfurt am Main Airport to Giessen
- Jena to Giessen
- Kassel to Giessen
- Munich to Giessen
- Szczecin to Giessen
- Trips to Essen
- Amsterdam to Essen
- Berlin to Essen
- Brussels to Essen
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen
- Dresden to Essen
- Dusseldorf to Essen
- Frankfurt am Main to Essen
- Hamburg to Essen
- Karlsruhe to Essen
- Kolobrzeg to Essen
- Liege to Essen
- Lodz to Essen
- Munich to Essen
- Nuremberg to Essen
- Oldenburg to Essen
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Paris to Essen
- Rotterdam to Essen
- Szczecin to Essen
- Vienna to Essen
- Warsaw to Essen

