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Trip Summary
You can pick from 176 daily train trips between Giessen and Friedrichshafen. The average train journey from Giessen to Friedrichshafen takes 7 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours and 55 minutes.
Distance | 205 mi (330 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 0m |
Lowest price | £45.50 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Friedrichshafen?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Friedrichshafen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 138 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 138 | 7h 4m | £83.51 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 38 | 6h 56m | £80.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Friedrichshafen start from £64, and on average cost . Daily there are 38 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Friedrichshafen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg and 2 other stations. And in Friedrichshafen trains arrive at Friedrichshafen-Kluftern and 3 other train stations.
From Giessen to Friedrichshafen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 56 minutes. If you are looking to get to Friedrichshafen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Friedrichshafen is approximately 205 miles, or 330 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Giessen to Friedrichshafen on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 176 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Friedrichshafen to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
Giessen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Friedrichshafen.
All train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Gießen Licher Str
Where is the train station in Friedrichshafen?
Main arrival station: Friedrichshafen-Kluftern
There are more train stations and stops in Friedrichshafen than most cities. Most trains from Giessen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Friedrichshafen:
Train stations in Friedrichshafen:
Friedrichshafen-Kluftern
Friedrichshafen Landratsamt
Friedrichshafen-Fischbach
Friedrichshafen-Manzell
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