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Basel to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Gießen takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Gießen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration
392 km
Distance
€158
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
4h 5m
€72–413

Basel to Gießen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 392.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 4h 5m.

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