What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Kiel?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool for the journey to Kiel from Giessen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Kiel from Giessen?
You can get to Kiel with just $31 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn10h 37m09:57 PMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:57:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 2m010:32 PMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 10:32:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 26m012:08 AMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:08:00 AM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 54m08:04 PMGiessenCentral Station2:58 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 8:04:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
Cheapest Trains Monday
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FlixBus11h 35m01:45 PMGiessenMathematikum Bus Stop1:20 AMKielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Kiel?
You can get to Kiel from Giessen in just 6h 54m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn6h 54m08:04 PMGiessenCentral Station2:58 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 8:04:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 26m012:08 AMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 12:08:00 AM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 2m010:32 PMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 10:32:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 37m09:57 PMGiessenCentral Station8:34 AMKielCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 12/8/2025 9:57:00 PM to Central Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 37m
Fastest Trains Monday
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FlixBus11h 35m01:45 PMGiessenMathematikum Bus Stop1:20 AMKielCentral Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Bus from Giessen to Kiel
What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Kiel?
In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Kiel you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station or Norwegenkai Bus Stop, 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 Kiel from Giessen? With 3 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool 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 Kiel, you can pay as low as $31 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.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 Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Kiel in just 6h 54m.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 Kiel are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, 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 Kiel 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 Kronshagen, and look at flights from , and landing at . 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 Kiel?
The most popular companies between Giessen and Kiel, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. 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 Kiel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Kiel. 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 Kiel
How can I reach Kiel from Giessen?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Kiel from Giessen.
How far is Kiel from Giessen?
The distance between Giessen and Kiel is 265.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Kiel?
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 12 kgs of CO2, a train 15 kgs, a car 73 kgs, and a flight 105 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Kiel?
You can get to Kiel with just $31 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Kiel?
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 Kiel in just 6h 54m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Giessen and to Kiel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Giessen and to Kiel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
