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Trip Summary
There are 78 daily trains from Westerstede to Giessen. Traveling by train from Westerstede to Giessen usually takes around 7 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity train can make the trip in 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Distance | 187 mi (302 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 15m |
Lowest price | €32.09 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Westerstede to Giessen
- DB Intercity tickets: €65 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €32 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €58 one-way
Which train should you take from Westerstede to Giessen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Westerstede to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 67 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 9 | 5h 26m | €82.90 |
Deutsche Bahn | 67 | 7h 12m | €73.64 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 11h 39m | €62.86 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Westerstede to Giessen start from €58, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Westerstede leaves from Westerstede-Ocholt . And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen Licher Str and one other train station.
From Westerstede to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 39 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 5 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Westerstede and Giessen is approximately 187 miles, or 302 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 10 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 15 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Westerstede to Giessen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Westerstede at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 78 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 Westerstede.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Westerstede?
Main departure station: Westerstede-Ocholt
There is one train station in Westerstede.
All train stations in Westerstede:
Westerstede-Ocholt
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 Westerstede will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Giessen:
Train stations in Giessen:
Gießen
Gießen Oswaldsgarten
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
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