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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern is to bus which costs €14 - €25 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Kaiserslautern station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Kaiserslautern central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Gießen to Kaiserslautern?

The distance between Gießen and Kaiserslautern is 207 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Kaiserslautern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Kaiserslautern train from?

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

Train or bus from Gießen to Kaiserslautern?

The best way to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern is to train via Mannheim which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €25 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Gießen to Kaiserslautern bus arrive?

Gießen to Kaiserslautern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Gießen to Kaiserslautern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gießen to Kaiserslautern?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Kaiserslautern is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Gießen to Kaiserslautern.

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

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

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Gießen to Kaiserslautern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gießen to Kaiserslautern by train, bus, or car

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
2h 28m
€37–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kaiserslautern central train stationbus 220 / ...
3h 45m
€14–24
Drive 173.9 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Kaiserslauterncar 173.9 km
1h 32m
€25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain 3 / ...
3h 16m
€37–172

Gießen to Kaiserslautern by train

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Distance: 206.8 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Kaiserslautern, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Kaiserslautern central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 3h 45m.

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