The average train between Budapest and Gießen takes 13h 17m and the fastest train takes 10h 59m. 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 every 4 hours between Budapest and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Gießen at 2:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 5m • 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-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof station via Wien Hbf station and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
Budapest to Gießen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Budapest and Gießen is 828.9 km. The road distance is 986 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Gießen Bahnhof via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 11h 21m.