How to get from Giessen to Cologne

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What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Cologne?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Cologne from Giessen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 10m
£10
£10
1
Train
2h 24m
£14
£19
126
Car
1h 50m
£10
£10
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What is the cheapest way to reach Cologne from Giessen?

You can reach Cologne with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £10
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
from £10
Wednesday
Thursday
from £10

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    17:10
    Giessen
    19:00
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    00:08
    Giessen
    Central Station
    06:03
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 33m
    0
    04:32
    Giessen
    Central Station
    07:05
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 43m
    0
    05:44
    Giessen
    Central Station
    09:27
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 2m
    0
    21:22
    Giessen
    Central Station
    02:24
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    05:25
    Cologne
    Refrath Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    08:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    10:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    10:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    12:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    12:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    14:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 15m
    0
    15:16
    Giessen
    Central Station
    18:31
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    05:25
    Cologne
    Refrath Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10

What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne from Giessen in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 50m
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
from 2h 10m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 10m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    1h 50m
    0
    17:10
    Giessen
    19:00
    Cologne
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £10
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 33m
    0
    04:32
    Giessen
    Central Station
    07:05
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 43m
    0
    05:44
    Giessen
    Central Station
    09:27
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 2m
    0
    21:22
    Giessen
    Central Station
    02:24
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 55m
    0
    00:08
    Giessen
    Central Station
    06:03
    Cologne
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    05:25
    Cologne
    Refrath Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    08:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    10:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    10:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    12:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 24m
    0
    12:24
    Giessen
    Central Station
    14:48
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £14
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3h 15m
    0
    15:16
    Giessen
    Central Station
    18:31
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £22

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    2h 10m
    0
    03:15
    Giessen
    Mathematikum Bus Stop
    05:25
    Cologne
    Refrath Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Giessen to Cologne

What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Cologne?

In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Erdkauter Weg Train Station, while in Cologne you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Messe/Deutz Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Cologne from Giessen? With 4 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Giessen and Cologne, you can pay as low as £10 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Cologne in just 1h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Giessen and Cologne are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Giessen and Cologne is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Allendorf an der Lahn or to Huerth, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Giessen to Cologne?

The most popular companies between Giessen and Cologne, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Giessen to Cologne

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Cologne. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Giessen to Cologne

How can I reach Cologne from Giessen?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Cologne from Giessen.

How far is Cologne from Giessen?

The distance between Giessen and Cologne is 127.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Cologne?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 22 kgs, and a flight 31 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Cologne?

You can get to Cologne with just £10 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Cologne?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Cologne in just 1h 50m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Giessen and to Cologne

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Giessen and to Cologne. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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