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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 €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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€81 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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FAQs: Travel from Giessen to Zurich
Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Giessen to Zurich.

This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Zurich:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Zurich costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
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