The average train between Linz and Gießen takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 every 4 hours between Linz and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Gießen at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Linz 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 Linz to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Gießen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Linz to Gießen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Gießen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Linz to Gießen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Gießen is 478.2 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 29m.