How far is Frankfurt am Main from Giessen?

The distance between the two cities is 33 miles (53 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Gießen (Licher Straße). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Giessen from $6 | Compare & Save up to 27%

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$10 - $51	Average Duration45m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $6	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Giessen. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest ticket

2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Giessen: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11

Average bus trip duration1h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:55am

Distance37 miles (59 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/59,768 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frankfurt am Main to Giessen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Giessen?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Giessen

A - Gießen (Licher Straße)

B - Bushaltestelle Liebigstraße

C - Giessen

D - Gießen Mathematikum

Frequently asked questions for your trip Frankfurt am Main - Giessen

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $8 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-07-30.

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Frankfurt am Main and Giessen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Train from Frankfurt am Main to Giessen

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