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Osnabrück - Giessen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 45 daily train trips between Osnabrück and Giessen. The average train journey from Osnabrück to Giessen takes 5 hours and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Distance120 mi (194 km)
Fastest train4h 37m
Lowest price€23.23
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Osnabrück to Giessen?

2 train services operate from Osnabrück to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 38 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn385h 47m€60.18
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company165h 26m€53.15
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Osnabrück to Giessen start from €23, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Osnabrück leaves from Osnabrück-Sutthausen and one other station. And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen and 3 other train stations.

    From Osnabrück to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 26 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 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Osnabrück and Giessen is approximately 120 miles, or 194 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 37 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 Osnabrück to Giessen on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Osnabrück at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 45 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 Osnabrück.

City Information

Osnabrück

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One of the largest cities in the state of Lower Saxony, Osnabrück is an industrial city home to numerous automobile, paper, and steel companies. The city's pride is the Altstadt quarter, which has been meticulously reconstructed after suffering catastrophic damage during WWII. As a result, the quarter features many medieval buildings that retain their original splendor. The most notable is the Historic City Hall, featuring impressive Gothic architecture situated in a charming square. Also check out the historic St. Peter's Cathedral, a late-Romanesque cathedral founded in the 11th century.

For a focus on more natural splendor, the Botanischer Garten der Universität Osnabrück is a great place to start. Explore the garden's landscaped paths and glasshouse for palms until dinnertime. Then seek out some local specialties at Göttinger feldkieker, Ammerländer Schinken, or Lüneburger Heidschnucke.

Osnabrück offers tons of travel options, so it's easy to include a quick stop in the city during a tour of Germany. Nearby cities, including Bremen and Hanover are accessible on intercity buses. Several train lines, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, also offer service throughout Germany, plus routes to farther destinations in Europe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Osnabrück?

Main departure station: Osnabrück-Sutthausen

There are two stations in Osnabrück where you can board the train to Giessen.

All train stations in Osnabrück:

  • Osnabrück-Sutthausen

  • Osnabrück Altstadt

Where is the train station in Giessen?

Main arrival station: Gießen

There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Osnabrück will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Giessen:

Train stations in Giessen:

  • Gießen

  • Gießen Licher Str

  • Watzenborn-Steinberg

  • Gießen Erdkauter Weg

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