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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Giesen is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Giesen is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €75.

How far is it from Mainz to Giesen?

The distance between Mainz and Giesen is 361 km. The road distance is 342.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Giesen without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Mainz to Giesen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Mainz to Giesen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Giesen is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 9h 7m.

Can I drive from Mainz to Giesen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Giesen is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Mainz to Giesen.

Where can I stay near Giesen?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Giesen.

Mainz to Giesen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 21 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Giesen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Frankfurttrain S8
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4h 46m
€69–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Hanoverbus
9h 7m
€30–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Göttingen central bus stationbus N1334
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
6h 13m
€32–66
Drive 342.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Giesencar 342.7 km
3h
€49–71
Fly, train, line 21 bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB to Giesen/Rathausbus
4h 24m

Mainz to Giesen by train and bus

56Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.5 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Giesen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Giesen/Rathaus via Frankfurt, Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof, and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Frankfurt to Hanover once a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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