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Train Gießen → Frankfurt

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 Gießen to Frankfurt

An important regional connection: The train connection from Gießen to Frankfurt is one of the most frequently served 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. This means you can find a connection at almost any time of day.

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 Gießen to Frankfurt 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 Gießen to Frankfurt?

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

How many trains run daily from Gießen to Frankfurt?

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

What is the route from Gießen to Frankfurt?

The direct connection covers 52 km.

More interesting connections

Gießen → Marburg (Lahn)
20m30 km
Gießen → Siegen
1h 0m74 km
Berlin → Frankfurt
3h 43m424 km
München → Frankfurt
3h 9m304 km
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Return journey

Frankfurt Gießen

More connections

Gießen → Marburg (Lahn)20mGießen → Siegen1h 0mGießen → Koblenz1h 45mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mMünchen → Frankfurt3h 9mMainz → Frankfurt32m
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Schedule data last updated: 19/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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