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Gießen to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gießen and Zurich takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 13m
Duration
478 km
Distance
CHF 160
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gießen to Zurich train times

Trains run twice daily between Gießen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 7:54 AM which arrives into Zurich at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 8m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 477.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Zürich HB via Frankfurt in around 5h 52m.

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