Köln Hbf to Gießen Trains

Köln Hbf to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Gießen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf to Gießen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration: 245 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30

2h 30m

€31–195

Köln Hbf to Gießen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Köln Hbf and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

8:19 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 12:02 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 48m • 1 change

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