The average train between Gießen and France takes 8h 45m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Gießen and France. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into France at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 32m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to France. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at France station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Gießen to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Gießen and France is 666.9 km. The road distance is 776 km.
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 44m.