What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal?

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €29.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Frankenthal?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Frankenthal station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Mannheim central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Frankenthal?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Frankenthal. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Frankenthal, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Gießen to Frankenthal?

The distance between Gießen and Frankenthal is 156 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Frankenthal without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal without a car is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 3m and costs €28 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Frankenthal?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Gießen to Frankenthal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Frankenthal bus from?

Gießen to Frankenthal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Frankenthal train from?

Gießen to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Frankenthal?

The best way to get from Gießen to Frankenthal is to train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 3m and costs €28 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Gießen to Frankenthal bus arrive?

Gießen to Frankenthal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Frankenthal train arrive?

Gießen to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Frankenthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Frankenthal is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Gießen to Frankenthal.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Frankenthal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gießen to Frankenthal?

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Where can I stay near Frankenthal?

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Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2h 3m
€29–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2h 55m
€16–32
Drive 142.3 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Frankenthalcar 142.3 km
1h 13m
€21–29
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Frankenthal, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4 / ...
2h 53m
€29–76
Train #2
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain 26
2. Take the train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Frankenthal, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5
3h 5m
€33–111

Gießen to Frankenthal by train

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Distance: 156.2 km
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Frankenthal, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankenthal, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gießen to Mannheim central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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