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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Gießen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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.

5h 5m
Duration
437 km
Distance
€91
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leipzig to Gießen train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Gießen at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ÖBB EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)7h 46m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 36m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 35m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 436.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 55m.

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