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What is the best way to travel from Nuremberg to Giessen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Trains to Giessen from Nuremberg. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 30m
£12
£14
2
Train
2h 59m
£23
£23
62
Car
2h 50m
£16
£16
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Giessen from Nuremberg?

You can reach Giessen with just £12 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.

Saturday
Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £12
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £15

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Nuremberg
    14:50
    Giessen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    07:45
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    14:20
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    07:45
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    14:20
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 9m
    0
    00:17
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    07:26
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 6m
    0
    05:28
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    08:34
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 59m
    0
    06:00
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    08:59
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 32m
    0
    20:30
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    00:02
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

What are the fastest trips from Nuremberg to Giessen?

You can get to Giessen from Nuremberg in just 2h 50m 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.

Saturday
Sunday
from 2h 50m
Monday
from 3h 30m
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 2h 59m

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 50m
    0
    12:00
    Nuremberg
    14:50
    Giessen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    07:45
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    14:20
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 59m
    0
    06:00
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    08:59
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    01:00
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 6m
    0
    05:28
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    08:34
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 32m
    0
    20:30
    Nuremberg
    Central Station
    00:02
    Giessen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £23

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    3h 30m
    0
    04:15
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    07:45
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20
    Nuremberg
    Central Coach Station
    14:20
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Nuremberg to Giessen

What are the most popular stations in Nuremberg and Giessen?

In Nuremberg, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Rothenburger Str. Bus Stop 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 Nuremberg? With 3 connections between 3 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 Nuremberg and Giessen, you can pay as low as £12 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 Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Giessen in just 2h 50m.

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 Nuremberg and Giessen are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Airport or to Allendorf an der Lahn, and look at flights from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Giessen?

The most popular companies between Nuremberg and Giessen, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. 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 Nuremberg to Giessen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Giessen

How can I reach Giessen from Nuremberg?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Giessen from Nuremberg.

How far is Giessen from Nuremberg?

The distance between Nuremberg and Giessen is 212.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Nuremberg 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 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 52 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Nuremberg to Giessen?

You can get to Giessen with just £12 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuremberg 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 2h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Nuremberg and to Giessen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Nuremberg and to Giessen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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