The average train between Gießen and Mainz takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. 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 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Mainz at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 29m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Mainz? 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 Mainz. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Mainz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
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, Römisches Theater station.
Book your Gießen to Mainz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gießen and Mainz is 72.7 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt in around 1h 45m.