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.

First train 01:15 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 346
Trains / day 27 View all
Cheapest journey €144.78 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 53m
Train operators 14

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 €144.78, 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.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.