Mainz to Gießen Trains

Mainz to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Gießen takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

1h 29m
Duration: 99 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Rb
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30

1h 46m

€23–61

Mainz to Gießen train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Gießen at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:39 PM → 2:03 PM
1h 24m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 3:06 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 4:02 PM
1h 23m • 1 change
3:09 PM → 4:57 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 11:06 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
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