Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Gießen Mathematikum | Cheapest | ||||
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| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Gießen Mathematikum | Fastest | ||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte | Essen Hbf Kruppstraße | Gießen | No tags | |||||
VIAS Rail + DB Regio NRW + HLB | Essen Central Train Station | Gießen | No tags | |||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte | Essen Hbf Kruppstraße | Gießen | No tags | |||||
VIAS Rail + DB Regio NRW + HLB | Essen Central Train Station | Gießen | No tags | |||||
National Express + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte | Essen Hbf Kruppstraße | Gießen | No tags | |||||
VIAS Rail + DB Regio NRW + HLB | Essen Central Train Station | Gießen | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Giessen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 17,359, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Essen and Giessen
Stops in Essen
- A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany - D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Giessen
- A
Gießen (Licher Straße)
Licher Straße, 35394 Gießen - B
Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße
Liebigstraße 14, 35390 Gießen (Mathematikum), Hessen - C
Giessen
An der Automeile, 35394 Gießen (Automeile), Hessen - D
Gießen Mathematikum
Liebigstraße 8, 35390 Gießen
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Based on 16035 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 17,359
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Giessen by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Giessen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Giessen start from CLP 17,359. The average price for this route is around CLP 18,720. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Giessen?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Giessen is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 151 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Giessen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Giessen?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Giessen at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Giessen?
A bus trip from Essen to Giessen generates an estimated 3.7671750000000004 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Giessen was searched and found on Oct 1, 2026 with a price of CLP 16,526To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Giessen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CLP 16,526 to CLP 31,629 for a bus ticket from Essen to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 16,983 which is on 2026-10-04.
