How to get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB41 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 train and finally take the 261 bus from Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof station to Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - RB41RB41
Train - S4S4
Bus - 261261
Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RB41RB41
    Wait for train
    RB41
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S4S4
    Wait for train
    S4
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Königstein (Taunus) Stadtmitte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
    Walk to
    Königstein Im Taunus
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RB40, S4 and 261

To get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB40 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 train and finally take the 261 bus from Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof station to Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - RB40RB40
Train - S4S4
Bus - 261261
Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RB40RB40
    Wait for train
    RB40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S4S4
    Wait for train
    S4
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Königstein (Taunus) Stadtmitte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
    Walk to
    Königstein Im Taunus
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus

The distance between Gießen, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Königstein Im Taunus, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 79.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rhein-Main Gebiet – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gießen

Gießen is located at Gießen, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Gießen Friedrichstraße.

Train stations close to Gießen:

  • Gießen Oswaldsgarten
  • Gießen Licher Straße

Bus stations close to Gießen:

  • Gießen Friedrichstraße
  • Gießen Parkhaus Lahnstraße
  • Gießen Bahnhof

Public transit stations close to Königstein Im Taunus, Rhein-Main Gebiet

Königstein Im Taunus is located at Königstein Im Taunus, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Königstein (Taunus) Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Königstein Im Taunus:

  • Königstein (Taunus)-Schneidhain Bahnhof
  • Königstein (Taunus) Bahnhof
  • Kelkheim (Taunus)-Hornau Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Königstein Im Taunus:

  • Königstein (Taunus) Bahnhof
  • Königstein (Taunus) Stadtmitte
  • Königstein (Taunus) Bischof-Kaller-Straße

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RB40, S4 and 261

To get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RB40 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S4 train and finally take the 261 bus from Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof station to Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Train - RB40RB40
Train - S4S4
Bus - 261261
Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RB40RB40
    Wait for train
    RB40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S4S4
    Wait for train
    S4
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kronberg (Taunus) Bahnhof
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Königstein (Taunus) Stadtmitte
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Königstein (Taunus) Kreisel
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Königstein Im Taunus
    Walk to
    Königstein Im Taunus
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line RB41, Bus line S4, Bus line 261.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line RB40, Bus line S4, Bus line 261.

  • Is there a direct train between Gießen and Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The RB41 train line goes from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station near Gießen to Frankfurt (Main) Westbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Königstein Im Taunus station near Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Gießen to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gießen and Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gießen to get to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get on the RB41 train from the Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station near Gießen in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gießen and Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the train at the Königstein Im Taunus stop, which is closest to Königstein Im Taunus in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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