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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Gießen to Zurich?

The distance between Gießen and Zurich is 478 km. The road distance is 428.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Gießen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Gießen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Gießen to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gießen to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gießen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Zurich is 428 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Gießen to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Zurich?

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

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Gießen to Zurich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gießen to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Zürich HBtrain Ec / ...
5h 52m
CHF 127–219
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Frankfurt(Main)West to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
6h 53m
CHF 33–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Freiburgbus FlixBus N122
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 42–62
Drive 428.4 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Zurichcar 428.4 km
4h 27m
CHF 83–119
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 / ...
6h 10m
CHF 78–159
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 38m
CHF 101–235
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
4h 57m
CHF 155–405

Gießen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 477.6 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Zurich Bus Station via Freiburg in around 8h 50m.

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