What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Gießen is to train and bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Gießen is to train and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €180 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Gießen?

The distance between Zermatt and Gießen is 625 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Gießen without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €85 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Gießen?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Zermatt to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Gießen train from?

Zermatt to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Gießen train arrive?

Zermatt to Gießen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Gießen?

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Where can I stay near Gießen?

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Zermatt to Gießen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Gießen by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 18m
€85–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to GießenN122
12h 7m
€99–169
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
8h 3m
€183–387
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Frankfurt(Main)HbfEc
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
11h 6m
€180–315
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 20m
€173–387
Train, train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBB
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 15m
€172–452
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
9h 44m
€120–297
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)LIN - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
10h 27m
€88–268

Zermatt to Gießen by train

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9h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 625 km
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Gießen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Gießen Bahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Frankfurt in around 9h 18m.

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