The average train between Leiden and Gießen takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leiden 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Leiden and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 15m • 2 changes

6h 15m • 2 changes

6h 11m • 2 changes

6h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Gießen? 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 Leiden to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof station via Arnhem Centraal station and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Leiden to Gießen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Leiden and Gießen is 338.7 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Gießen Bahnhof via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 48m.