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How to get fromNew York to Gießenby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New York to Gießen by plane or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Frankfurt, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane EWR - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    11h 46m
    €240–639

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane JFK - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    11h 58m
    €236–631

  3. Fly Laguardia Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LGA - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    13h 51m
    €297–924

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane PHL - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    13h 36m
    €484–2,078

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane JFK - DUS
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train
    14h 41m
    €301–995

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,310.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Gießen, Germany?

There is no direct connection from New York to Gießen. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, then take the train to Gießen Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Frankfurt (FRA), walk to Frankfurt, take the train to Frankfurt, then take the train to Gießen Bahnhof.

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