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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gießen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gießen is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Gießen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Gießen via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Zurich to Gießen?

The distance between Zurich and Gießen is 478 km. The road distance is 426.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Zurich to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gießen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Gießen train from?

Zurich to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Gießen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Gießen is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Zurich to Gießen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Gießen train arrive?

Zurich to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gießen is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Zurich to Gießen.

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

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

Book your Zurich to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 459+ hotels available in Gießen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Frankfurttrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
5h 46m
€145–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus FlixBus 299 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Gießenbus FlixBus N122
9h 5m
€44–70
Drive 426.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Gießencar 426.6 km
4h 28m
€90–130
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
4h 5m
€112–257
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30
5h 46m
€97–160
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
6h 10m
€66–159
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhoftrain
6h 15m
€148–420

Zurich to Gießen by train

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Distance: 477.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Gießen via Freiburg in around 9h 5m.

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