The cheapest and fastest trains from Wil to Gelnhausen
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wil to Gelnhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wil to Gelnhausen will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wil for Gelnhausen on Wed, May 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 46 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 46 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.
9:34 AM5h46Wil3:20 PMGelnhausen$1711One-way0 transfers
9:34 AM5h46Wil3:20 PMGelnhausen$1711One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Wil to Gelnhausen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Wil to Gelnhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $351.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $469 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wil to Gelnhausen:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wil to Gelnhausen costing on average $196 (€159).
A bus is $366 (€295) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wil to Gelnhausen costing on average $469 (€379).
Other travel options to Gelnhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $196 (€159) compared to roughly $90 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-106.84 (€-86.34). The journey takes 5h 46m versus 4h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Wil to Gelnhausen train times
The table below shows live departures for Wil to Gelnhausen trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:34 AM Wil | 5h46 | 3:20 PM Gelnhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wil to Gelnhausen
Trains from Wil to Gelnhausen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $171 (€138) but you can travel from only $87 (€70) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:34, the last at 09:34. The fastest train covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 5h 46m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $171 (€138) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 46m |
First train 9:34 AM |
Last train 9:34 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo from Wil to Gelnhausen trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Thurbo trains will get you between Wil and Gelnhausen from $87 (€70). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Thurbo
FAQs: Trains from Wil to Gelnhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wil to Gelnhausen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gelnhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wil to Gelnhausen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Freihof
- Restaurant Schwanen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Uzwil
- Hotel Schwanen
- Hotel Freihof
- Located in the main hall
- 700 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and S-Bahn connections
- Waffel Rossa
- Café Merlin
- KostBar
- Goldene Ente
- Hotel Alte Burgschänke
- Grimmelshausen Hotel
- Schelm von Bergen
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