The average train between Erfurt and Gießen takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 3 hours between Erfurt and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Erfurt to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Erfurt to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Gießen is 171.3 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 38m.