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Trip Summary
84 trains operate daily from Emmen to Giessen. The train trip from Emmen to Giessen is usually about 8 hours and 39 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 9 minutes.
Distance | 170 mi (274 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 9m |
Lowest price | $34.49 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Emmen to Giessen?
2 train services operate from Emmen to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 73 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 9h 21m | $85.18 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 73 | 8h 31m | $88.21 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Emmen to Giessen start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 73 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Emmen leaves from Emmen Zuid . And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen and 4 other train stations.
From Emmen to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 9 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 80 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Giessen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Emmen and Giessen is approximately 170 miles, or 274 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Emmen to Giessen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Emmen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 84 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Giessen to Emmen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Emmen?
Main departure station: Emmen Zuid
There is one train station in Emmen.
All train stations in Emmen:
Emmen Zuid
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Emmen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Giessen:
Train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen
Gießen Oswaldsgarten
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
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