Basel to Gießen by train
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Overview: trains from Basel to Gießen
Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Gießen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Basel to Gießen by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Basel to Gießen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Basel to Gießen
Getting from Basel to Gießen by rail typically costs AU$233.60, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Train timetable for travel between Basel and Gießen
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Basel to Gießen by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 04:46
Last daily departure (weekday): 23:16
First daily departure (weekend): 01:15
Last daily departure (weekend): 23:49
Average number of daily trains: 27 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 37 minutes
How long is the train journey from Basel to Gießen?
This journey covers a total of 346 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 43 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Basel and Gießen
Tickets for travel between Basel and Gießen can be booked 9 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making the most of your trip to Gießen
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Gießen.
FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Gießen
Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Gießen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Basel and Gießen is 346 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is AU$233.60. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
Tickets for this route become available 9 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
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- From Frankfurt Airport to Gießen From AU$31.39
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- From Gießen to Frankfurt Airport From AU$32.12
- From Gießen to London From AU$348.21
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