The average train between Gießen and Essen takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Essen. 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 twice daily between Gießen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 1:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gießen is at 3:54 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Essen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Gießen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Gießen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gießen and Essen is 151.2 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 3h 36m.
