The average train between Nuremberg and Gießen takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 hourly between Nuremberg and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Nuremberg to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Nuremberg and Gießen is 212.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 23m.