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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Giessen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Giessen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr280. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. 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 kr280, and a train costs an average of kr310.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr828 Average price | kr309 Average price Cheapest | kr966 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Zurich to Giessen:
A bus is kr519 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Giessen costing on average kr828.
A bus is kr929 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Giessen costing on average kr1238.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Giessen
How to get from Zurich to Giessen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Giessen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 PM15h35Zurich6:45 AMGiessenkr2801One-way0 transfers
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- 3:10 PM15h35Zurich6:45 AMGiessenkr2801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM15h35Zurich6:45 AMGiessenkr2801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Giessen:
A bus is kr519 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Giessen costing on average kr828.
A bus is kr929 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Giessen costing on average kr1238.
Other travel options to Giessen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Giessen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Giessen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giessen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Giessen by train.
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