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How to get fromGießen to Mainzby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus FlixBus N122 / ...
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain train Rb
    1h 43m
    €17–20

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Giessen to Mainzrideshare rideshare 92.3 km
    1h 25m
    €6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train Re30
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain train S8
    1h 45m
    €16–65

  4. Drive  93.9 km

    1. Drive from Gießen to Mainzcar car 93.9 km
    56 min
    €14–20

Gießen to Mainz by bus, foot, and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt in around 1h 45m.

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