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How to get fromStrasbourg to Gießenby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Strasbourg to Gießen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    best
    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    3h 23m
    €42–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe central train stationbus bus FlixBus 108 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Gießenbus bus FlixBus N122
    6h 5m
    €26–40

  3. Drive  263.9 km

    1. Drive from Strasbourg to Gießencar car 263.9 km
    2h 31m
    €50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 82
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain train Re30
    3h 38m
    €43–90

Strasbourg to Gießen by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Strasbourg to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strasbourg to Gießen via Karlsruhe central train station in around 6h 5m.

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