The average train between Gießen and Switzerland takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Gießen and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Frankfurt station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Gießen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Gießen and Switzerland is 422.5 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 6h 14m.