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

The cheapest way to get from Marl to Gießen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marl to Gießen is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Marl and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Marl station to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Gießen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Marl and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Marl to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Marl Mitte and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Marl to Gießen?

The distance between Marl and Gießen is 360 km. The road distance is 203.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Marl to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Marl to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marl to Gießen bus from?

Marl to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Marl to Gießen train from?

Marl to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Marl to Gießen?

The best way to get from Marl to Gießen is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Marl to Gießen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Marl to Gießen train arrive?

Marl to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Marl to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Marl to Gießen is 204 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Marl to Gießen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gießen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
4h 46m
€64–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Gießenbus N885 / ...
5h 27m
€25–45
Drive 203.8 km
1. Drive from Marl to Gießencar 203.8 km
1h 59m
€29–42

Marl to Gießen by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 46mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Marl Mitte to Gießen Bahnhof via Essen Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Gießen twice daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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