What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Gießen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Gießen is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Gießen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Gießen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Bern to Gießen?

The distance between Bern and Gießen is 497 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Gießen?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bern to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Gießen bus from?

Bern to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Gießen train from?

Bern to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Gießen?

The best way to get from Bern to Gießen is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Bern to Gießen bus arrive?

Bern to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gießen station.

Where does the Bern to Gießen train arrive?

Bern to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Gießen is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Bern to Gießen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Gießen?

Book your Bern to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Gießen?

Book your Bern to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 447+ hotels available in Gießen.

Bern to Gießen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bern to Gießen by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
5h 54m
€108–534
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Gießenbus FlixBus N122
8h 20m
€45–75
Drive 475.5 km
1. Drive from Bern to Gießencar 475.5 km
4h 11m
€83–120
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
5h 59m
€163–459
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
6h 15m
€118–284
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
5h 52m
€140–404

Bern to Gießen by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.5 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bern to Gießen Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Gießen once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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