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Train Frankfurt → Gießen

Schedule & travel time

0h 39m 52 km 80 trains/day
RE

Route overview

0h 39m

Fastest time

0h 45m

Avg. duration

52

Kilometers

80

Trains per day

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By train from Frankfurt to Gießen

An important regional connection: The train connection from Frankfurt to Gießen is one of the notable short-distance routes rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 0h 39m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 52 kilometers and is served by about 80 trains every day. With this frequency you will find a suitable connection at practically every hour.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Main-Weser-Bahn

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Frankfurt to Gießen saves you about 9 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt to Gießen?

The fastest connection from Frankfurt to Gießen takes 0h 39m. The average travel time is 0h 45m.

How many trains run daily from Frankfurt to Gießen?

About 80 trains run daily on the Frankfurt - Gießen route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Frankfurt to Gießen?

The direct connection covers 52 km.

More interesting connections

Frankfurt → Köln
1h 05m152 km
Frankfurt → Hamburg
3h 32m394 km
Siegen → Gießen
1h 0m74 km
Koblenz → Gießen
1h 45m80 km
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Return journey

Gießen Frankfurt

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Frankfurt → Köln1h 05mFrankfurt → Hamburg3h 32mFrankfurt → Stuttgart1h 12mFrankfurt → Mannheim0h 37mSiegen → Gießen1h 0mKoblenz → Gießen1h 45mMarburg (Lahn) → Gießen20m
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Schedule data last updated: 01/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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