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Zurich to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

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.

6h 2m
Duration
478 km
Distance
€174
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Gießen train times

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 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 1m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 477.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 5h 46m.

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