Mainz to Gießen Trains

Mainz to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Gießen takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. 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 32m
Duration: 103 km
Distance: €25
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain S8
Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30

2h 14m

€16–69

Mainz to Gießen train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:34 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
1h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:34 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:34 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:34 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 12:02 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:02 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
5:35 AM → 7:06 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:03 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 10:02 AM
1h 27m • 1 change
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