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Leiden to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 14m
Duration
535 km
Distance
€73
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Leiden to Gießen train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 12m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 534.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Gießen Bahnhof via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 48m.

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