The average train between Gießen and Oberstdorf takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Oberstdorf. 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 5 times a day between Gießen and Oberstdorf. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 6:24 PM which arrives into Oberstdorf at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Oberstdorf. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Oberstdorf station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Gießen to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Oberstdorf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberstdorf station.
Book your Gießen to Oberstdorf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gießen and Oberstdorf is 371.9 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Oberstdorf via Frankfurt and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 37m.