The average train between Budapest and Gießen takes 14h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Gießen at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 14h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest 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 Budapest to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Gießen station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
Budapest to Gießen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Gießen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Budapest to Gießen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Budapest and Gießen is 828.9 km. The road distance is 1,185 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Gießen Bahnhof via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 12h 23m.