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How to get fromMainz to Gießenby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Frankfurttrain train S8
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    2h 14m
    €16–69

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Giessenrideshare rideshare 91 km
    1h 25m
    €6

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Rb
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießenbus bus FlixBus N122 / ...
    2h 30m
    €16–19

  4. Drive  90 km

    1. Drive from Mainz to Gießencar car 90 km
    58 min
    €14–20

Mainz to Gießen by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 14m.

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