Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Giessen on 28 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	12:18	Hbf	2h 24m	14:42	Gießen	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + HLB	12:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 14m	14:59	Gießen	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	12:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 35m	14:42	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + HLB	12:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	14:47	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main + VIAS + HLB	12:40	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 54m	16:34	Gießen	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + HLB	12:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 14m	14:59	Gießen	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Mitte	13:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 17m	16:02	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	12:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 35m	14:42	Gießen	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Giessen on 29 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	18:18	Hbf	2h 24m	20:42	Gießen	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + HLB	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h	09:45	Gießen	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	06:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 25m	08:42	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + HLB	06:25	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 22m	08:47	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main + VIAS + HLB	06:40	Cologne Messe/Deutz	3h 54m	10:34	Gießen	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + HLB	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	2h 14m	08:59	Gießen	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	06:27	Hbf	2h 15m	08:42	Gießen	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Mitte	06:17	Cologne Messe/Deutz	2h 25m	08:42	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 TRY 625, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

2h 25mAverage duration

124 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceTRY 625 - TRY 2 352	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceTRY 1 092 - TRY 10 961	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, 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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Giessen?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Giessen start from TRY 1 092. The average price for this train route is around TRY 3 960. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 126 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Giessen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 25 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Giessen?
The earliest train from Cologne to Giessen departs at 06:22. And the latest train departs at 20:34.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Giessen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Giessen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Giessen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.