The average train between Gießen and Mainz takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Gießen to Mainz. 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 Mainz. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Mainz at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Gießen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Mainz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mainz-Kastel station.
Book your Gießen to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gießen and Mainz is 72.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Mainz-Kastel via Frankfurt and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 1h 21m.