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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Gießen is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Gießen is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Gießen via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Mainz to Gießen?

The distance between Mainz and Gießen is 103 km. The road distance is 90 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Mainz to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Gießen bus from?

Mainz to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Gießen train from?

Mainz to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Gießen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Gießen is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €21 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €19 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Mainz to Gießen bus arrive?

Mainz to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Mainz to Gießen train arrive?

Mainz to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Gießen is 90 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Mainz to Gießen.

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

Book your Mainz to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Gießen?

Book your Mainz to Gießen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 421+ hotels available in Gießen.

Can I share a ride from Mainz to Gießen?

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

Mainz to Gießen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mainz to Gießen by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Mainz, Römisches Theater to FrankfurtS8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
2h 16m
€22–33
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Mainz to Giessen91 km
1h 25m
€6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Frankfurt central train stationN1306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Gießen037 / ...
2h 40m
€13–19
Drive 90 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Gießen90 km
58 min
€13–19

Mainz to Gießen by train

94Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.3 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Gießen via Frankfurt central train station in around 2h 40m.

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