The average train between Stuttgart and Gießen takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 3 hours between Stuttgart and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Stuttgart to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Stuttgart to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Stuttgart and Gießen is 203.9 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 53m.