The average train between Salzburg and Gießen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 2 hours between Salzburg and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Gießen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Gießen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Salzburg to Gießen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Gießen train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Salzburg to Gießen train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Gießen is 443.6 km. The road distance is 607 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Gießen Bahnhof via München Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 52m.