The average train between Vienna and Gießen takes 8h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 4 hours between Vienna and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Gießen at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 44m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Gießen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Vienna to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Vienna to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Vienna and Gießen is 616.2 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h.