What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Leipzig?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Trains to Leipzig from Giessen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Leipzig from Giessen?
You can reach Leipzig with just £24 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, 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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Deutsche Bahn4h 10m021:22GiessenCentral Station01:32LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 21:22:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m022:04GiessenCentral Station06:39LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 22:04:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 06:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 38m022:04GiessenCentral Station06:42LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 22:04:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 06:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 38m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 44m020:22GiessenCentral Station01:06LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 20:22:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
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FlixBus9h 50m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:35LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 01/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus12h 45m015:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:15LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 15:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 04:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 01/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus11h 25m017:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:55LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus9h 40m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:25LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus11h 25m017:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:55LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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FlixBus9h 50m003:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop13:15LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 03:25:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 54m001:32GiessenCentral Station08:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 01:32:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 4m021:22GiessenCentral Station05:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 21:22:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 08/02/2026 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 54m004:32GiessenCentral Station09:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 04:32:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 29m005:54GiessenCentral Station10:23LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 05:54:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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FlixBus9h 50m003:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop13:15LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 03:25:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus9h 15m010:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop19:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus9h 40m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:25LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Leipzig?
You can get to Leipzig from Giessen in just 4h 10m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. 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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Deutsche Bahn4h 10m021:22GiessenCentral Station01:32LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 21:22:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 44m020:22GiessenCentral Station01:06LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 20:22:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 01:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 44m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 35m022:04GiessenCentral Station06:39LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 22:04:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 06:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 38m022:04GiessenCentral Station06:42LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 22:04:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 06:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 38m
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FlixBus9h 15m010:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop19:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 01/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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FlixBus9h 50m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:35LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 01/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 01/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus11h 25m017:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:55LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 01/02/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 02/02/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus9h 40m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:25LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus9h 50m003:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop13:15LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 03:25:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus11h 25m017:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:55LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 05/02/2026 17:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 06/02/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 29m005:54GiessenCentral Station10:23LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 05:54:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 54m004:32GiessenCentral Station09:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 04:32:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 54m001:32GiessenCentral Station08:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 01:32:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 4m021:22GiessenCentral Station05:26LeipzigTrade Fair Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 21:22:00 to Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 08/02/2026 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 4m
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FlixBus9h 15m010:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop19:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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FlixBus9h 40m013:45GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop23:25LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 13:45:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
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FlixBus9h 50m003:25GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop13:15LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 03:25:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus10h 15m011:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop21:45LeipzigCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 07/02/2026 11:30:00 to Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) arriving at 07/02/2026 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Giessen to Leipzig
What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Leipzig?
In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Leipzig you will be arriving at Central Station, Trade Fair Train Station or Miltitzer Allee Train 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 Leipzig from Giessen? With 8 connections between 2 Carpool, Bus and Train 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 Leipzig, you can pay as low as £24 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Leipzig in just 4h 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 Leipzig are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, 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 Leipzig 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 Markkleeberg, and look at flights from , and landing at Leipzig/Halle 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 Leipzig?
The most popular companies between Giessen and Leipzig, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. 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 Giessen to Leipzig
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig
How can I reach Leipzig from Giessen?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Leipzig from Giessen.
How far is Leipzig from Giessen?
The distance between Giessen and Leipzig is 272.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Leipzig?
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 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Leipzig?
You can get to Leipzig with just £24 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Leipzig?
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 Leipzig in just 4h 10m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
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