The average train between Bristol and Gießen takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bristol and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gießen at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Gießen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gießen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
Bristol to Gießen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gießen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Bristol to Gießen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Gießen is 793.5 km. The road distance is 1,030 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gießen Bahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 52m.