The average train between Gießen and Frankenthal takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Gießen to Frankenthal. 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 hourly between Gießen and Frankenthal. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Frankenthal at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Frankenthal. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Frankenthal station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Gießen to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gießen to Frankenthal train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gießen and Frankenthal is 119.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankenthal, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 3m.