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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Aachen station west via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Gießen to Aachen?

The distance between Gießen and Aachen is 314 km. The road distance is 228 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Gießen to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Aachen train from?

Gießen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Aachen?

The best way to get from Gießen to Aachen is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Gießen to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gießen to Aachen train arrive?

Gießen to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Aachen is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Gießen to Aachen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Can I share a ride from Gießen to Aachen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gießen and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Gießen to Aachen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Gießen to Aachen by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 38m
€47–101
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Giessen to Aachenrideshare 227.7 km
3h 5m
€10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Bensberg bus stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus N79 / ...
5h 23m
€19–32
Drive 228 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Aachencar 228 km
2h 11m
€43–62
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re25
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Nj / ...
5h 40m
€42–73

Gießen to Aachen by train

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Distance: 314.3 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Aachen, Hbf via Frankfurt in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Aachen station west via Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg and Cologne Airport CGN in around 5h 23m.

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