What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Gießen to Switzerland?

The distance between Gießen and Switzerland is 367 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 470.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Gießen to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Switzerland bus from?

Gießen to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Switzerland train from?

Gießen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Gießen to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Gießen to Switzerland bus arrive?

Gießen to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Gießen to Switzerland train arrive?

Gießen to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Switzerland is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Gießen to Switzerland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gießen to Switzerland?

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There are 8 ways to get from Gießen to Switzerland by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 17m
CHF 116–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Freiburgbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
8h 3m
CHF 38–63
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
5h 42m
CHF 142–470
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h 4m
CHF 40–145
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 26m
CHF 92–261
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 42m
CHF 130–304
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
5h 59m
CHF 96–470
Drive 428.4 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Zurichcar 428.4 km
4h 28m
CHF 70–100

Gießen to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 366.5 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Frankfurt and Zürich HB in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Zürich Stadelhofen via Freiburg, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 3m.

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