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How to get fromBrussels to Gießenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Gießen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    4h 29m
    €71–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Coblenz central train stationbus bus N1310
    2. Take the bus from Coblenz central train station to Wetzlarbus bus N780
    7h 19m
    €33–50

  3. Drive  367.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Gießencar car 367.1 km
    3h 34m
    €69–99

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRU - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    5h 5m
    €85–234

  5. Train via Koblenz

    1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koblenz Hbftrain train Nj / ...
    2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re25
    6h 53m
    €71–104

Brussels to Gießen by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Gießen Marktplatz via Coblenz central train station, Wetzlar, and Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB in around 7h 19m.

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