Gießen to Zurich by train

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Overview: trains from Gießen to Zurich

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gießen to Zurich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:08 View journey
Last train 22:55 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 356
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey AU$103.66 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 29m
Train operators 23

Travelling by train from Gießen to Zurich

Ready to travel from Gießen to Zurich by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Gießen and Zurich

The cheapest train tickets from Gießen to Zurich start at AU$103.66. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Gießen to Zurich is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 7 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Gießen to Zurich

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Gießen to Zurich:

  • 00:08 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:08 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 19:54 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 39 minutes from Gießen toward Zurich.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 25 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Gießen to Zurich

Trains can complete this route in as little as 5 hours and 1 minute. The total distance travelled is 356 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Gießen and Zurich?

Tickets along this route go on sale 7 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Gießen to Zurich

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Zurich city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Gießen to Zurich

Want to know more about your journey from Gießen to Zurich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Gießen to Zurich covers 356 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.