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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Stuttgart is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Gießen to Stuttgart?

The distance between Gießen and Stuttgart is 244 km. The road distance is 243.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €29 - €100.

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

The train from Gießen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Stuttgart train from?

Gießen to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Gießen to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €29 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €25 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Gießen to Stuttgart train arrive?

Gießen to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Stuttgart is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Gießen to Stuttgart.

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1476+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Gießen to Stuttgart?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gießen and Stuttgart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Gießen to Stuttgart - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Gießen to Stuttgart by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof26
2h 39m
€29–100
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Giessen to Stuttgart244.1 km
3h 1m
€10–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Mannheim central bus stationN3205 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
3h 24m
€27–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3h 22m
€108–184
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt26
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof22 / ...
2h 47m
€22–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Stuttgart Airport
5h 18m
€12–24
Drive 243.3 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Stuttgart243.3 km
2h 33m
€35–51

Gießen to Stuttgart by train

13Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.6 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €29–100 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Gießen to Stuttgart Airport 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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