How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Giessen?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Giessen start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Giessen?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Giessen is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Giessen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 37 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Giessen?

The earliest train from Cologne to Giessen departs at 06:17. And the latest train departs at 20:34.

Train Cologne to Giessen from £82 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Cologne to Giessen on 14 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + HLB	Train	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	14:47	Gießen	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Train	12:29	Hbf	2h 13m	14:42	Gießen	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Train	12:15	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 27m	14:42	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + HLB	Train	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	14:47	Gießen	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + HLB	Train	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 14m	14:59	Gießen	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Giessen on 15 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Regio NRW + HLB	Train	06:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	08:47	Gießen	Cheapest
	Train	12:54	Hbf	2h 12m	15:06	Gießen	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	Train	06:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 25m	08:42	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + HLB	Train	06:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	08:47	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + vlexx + HLB	Train	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 46m	10:27	Gießen	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Giessen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

77 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £21	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £173	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 17 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £69

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Giessen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Giessen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Giessen start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £71. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Giessen?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Giessen is 2h 28m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Giessen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 37 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Giessen?
The earliest train from Cologne to Giessen departs at 06:17. And the latest train departs at 20:34.

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Giessen was searched and found on 15 Jun 2026 with a price of £82

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Giessen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £82 to £132 for a train ticket from Cologne to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £82, which is on 2026-06-15.