The average train between Erlangen and Gießen takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Erlangen to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Erlangen to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erlangen and Gießen is 199.9 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Gießen Bahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 54m.