How to get from Gießen to Kriftel by train?

By train

To get from Gießen to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the RE98 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the S2 train from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief station to Kriftel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - RE98RE98
Train - S2S2
Walk to Kriftel
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE98RE98
    Wait for train
    RE98
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kriftel Bahnhof
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kriftel
    Walk to
    Kriftel
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE99 and S2

To get from Gießen to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the RE99 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the S2 train from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief station to Kriftel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - RE99RE99
Train - S2S2
Walk to Kriftel
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE99RE99
    Wait for train
    RE99
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kriftel Bahnhof
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kriftel
    Walk to
    Kriftel
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gießen to Kriftel

The distance between Gießen, Rhein-Main Gebiet and Kriftel, Rhein-Main Gebiet is approximately 76.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gießen to Kriftel by 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 Kriftel, Rhein-Main Gebiet

Kriftel is located at Kriftel, Rhein-Main Gebiet and the nearest public transit station is Kriftel Kirche.

Train stations close to Kriftel:

  • Kriftel Bahnhof
  • Liederbach (Taunus)-Oberliederbach Liederbach Süd
  • Hattersheim (Main) Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Kriftel:

  • Kriftel Kirche
  • Kriftel Bürgerhaus
  • Kriftel J.-Wittwer-Seniorenzentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE99 and S2

To get from Gießen to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet, take the RE99 train from Gießen Bahnhof station to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. Next, take the S2 train from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief station to Kriftel Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Train - RE99RE99
Train - S2S2
Walk to Kriftel
Leaves from Gießen Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gießen
  • 2
    Train - RE99RE99
    Wait for train
    RE99
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Tief
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Niedernhausen Bahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kriftel Bahnhof
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kriftel
    Walk to
    Kriftel
    870 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Kriftel?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line RE98, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gießen to Kriftel?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line RE99, Bus line S2.

  • Is there a direct train between Gießen and Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gießen to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    The RE98 train line goes from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station near Gießen to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kriftel station near Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet

  • How long does it take to travel from Gießen to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train?

    The total travel time between Gießen and Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the RE98 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 Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet?

    Get off the train at the Kriftel station, which is closest to Kriftel in Rhein-Main Gebiet.

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