Gießen to France trains

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The average train between Gießen and France takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 38m
Duration: 776 km
Distance: €212
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain

6h 45m

€133–384

Gießen to France train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gießen and France. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 6:24 PM which arrives into France at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 6:26 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 4:24 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 5:24 PM
7h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:38 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 18m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:23 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 4:23 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gießen to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gießen to France.

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Distance: 775.6 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Cité via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 6h 45m.

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