The average train between Gießen and Basel takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Basel. 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 Gießen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Gießen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Gießen to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gießen and Basel is 346.2 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h 18m.