The average train between Gießen and Vienna takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Vienna. 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 every 4 hours between Gießen and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Vienna? 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 Vienna. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Vienna station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Gießen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Gießen to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gießen and Vienna is 616.2 km. The road distance is 911 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Wien Westbahnhof via Frankfurt, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 26m.