How to Travel from
Gießen to Zurich
by Route or Car
Schedule
Gießen, Germany → Zurich, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gießen to Zurich
Composite routes from Gießen to Zurich
Cheapest
4 h
Car
470 km.
from $25
Other
3 h 26 min
Train, Plane
357 km.
from $254.09
8 h 20 min
358 km.
from $69.74
5 h 57 min
357 km.
from $192.72
4 h 39 min
Train, Plane
357 km.
from $326.91
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Gießen to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$48.91
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.70
Airlines
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$532.61
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$369.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$108.70
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$70.65
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Zurich?
The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 20m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Zurich?
The fastest way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $130.43 - $380.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Zurich?
No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Is there a direct train between Gießen and Zurich?
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
How far is it from Gießen to Zurich?
The distance between Gießen and Zurich is 378 km. The road distance is 468.7 km.
How do I travel from Gießen to Zurich without a car?
The best way to get from Gießen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Gießen to Zurich?
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Gießen to Zurich, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gießen to Zurich bus from?
Gießen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.
Where do I catch the Gießen to Zurich train from?
Gießen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Train or bus from Gießen to Zurich?
The best way to get from Gießen to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 20m.
Where does the Gießen to Zurich bus arrive?
Gießen to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where does the Gießen to Zurich train arrive?
Gießen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Can I drive from Gießen to Zurich?
Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Zurich is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Gießen to Zurich.
How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Zurich?
Book your Gießen to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Gießen to Zurich?
Book your Gießen to Zurich bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Zurich?
There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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