Giessen to Zurich train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Giessen to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$50

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 5 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

358 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Giessen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Giessen to Zurich will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Giessen for Zurich on Sat, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

On Sat, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
09:55AM5h05
Giessen
03:00PMZurich
$501One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Giessen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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€66

Average price

€41

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Cheapest

6h 8m

Average duration

Fastest

5h 38m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 15m

Average duration

12h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Giessen to Zurich

GermanyGermany
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Trains from Giessen to Zurich run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€27)
Distance
221 miles (357 km)
Average train duration
5h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$42 (€34)
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
5h 5m
First train
07:08
Last train
19:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€27)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Giessen to Zurich trains

Travel from Giessen to Zurich from $45 (€37) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Giessen to Zurich train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 6 min
  • Cheapest Price: $45

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