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Compare train, bus, 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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Zurich:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $159 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
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How to get from Giessen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Giessen to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 PM10h30Giessen7:00 AMZurich$441One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 PM10h30Giessen7:00 AMZurich$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:30 PM10h30Giessen7:00 AMZurich$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Zurich:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $159 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
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