What is the best way to travel from Göttingen to Giessen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Giessen from Göttingen?
You can reach Giessen with just £12 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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BlaBlaCar1h 40m010:00Göttingen11:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Göttingen (Germany) at 22/07/2026 10:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m005:25GöttingenCentral Station07:52GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 05:25:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 13m021:52GöttingenCentral Station00:05GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 21:52:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 43m023:53GöttingenCentral Station05:36GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 23:53:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 05:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m020:27GöttingenCentral Station22:55GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 20:27:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m008:28GöttingenCentral Station10:55GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 08:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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What are the fastest trips from Göttingen to Giessen?
You can get to Giessen from Göttingen in just 1h 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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BlaBlaCar1h 40m010:00Göttingen11:40Giessen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Göttingen (Germany) at 22/07/2026 10:00:00 to , Giessen (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 13m021:52GöttingenCentral Station00:05GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 21:52:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 13m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m005:25GöttingenCentral Station07:52GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 05:25:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 27m008:28GöttingenCentral Station10:55GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 08:28:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 10:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 28m020:27GöttingenCentral Station22:55GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 20:27:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 26/07/2026 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 43m023:53GöttingenCentral Station05:36GiessenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Göttingen (Germany) at 26/07/2026 23:53:00 to Central Station, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 05:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 43m
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Bus from Göttingen to Giessen
What are the most popular stations in Göttingen and Giessen?
In Göttingen, you will usually depart from Kauf Park Bus Stop, Central bus station or Central Station, while in Giessen you will be arriving at Central Bus Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central 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 Göttingen? With 3 connections between 2 Train and Carpool 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 Göttingen and Giessen, you can pay as low as £12 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 1h 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 Göttingen and Giessen are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, 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 Göttingen 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 Bovenden or to Allendorf an der Lahn, and look at flights from Kassel 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 Göttingen to Giessen?
The most popular companies between Göttingen and Giessen, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Göttingen to Giessen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Giessen
How can I reach Giessen from Göttingen?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Giessen from Göttingen.
How far is Giessen from Göttingen?
The distance between Göttingen and Giessen is 137.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Göttingen 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 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 34 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Göttingen to Giessen?
You can get to Giessen with just £12 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Göttingen 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 1h 40m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Göttingen and to Giessen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Göttingen and to Giessen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
