Karlsruhe to Gießen Trains

Karlsruhe to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Gießen takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe 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 23m
Duration: 203 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30

2h 24m

€36–163

Karlsruhe to Gießen train times

Trains run hourly between Karlsruhe and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:02 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:02 AM
4h 38m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:37 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:02 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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