The average train between Zurich and Gießen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich to Gießen. 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 6 times a week between Zurich and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Zurich to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Gießen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Gießen is 358.2 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 5h 31m.