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Trip Summary
You can pick from 22 daily train trips between Giessen and Schwäbisch Gmünd. The average train journey from Giessen to Schwäbisch Gmünd takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 133 mi (214 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 6m |
| Lowest price | £40.52 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Schwäbisch Gmünd?
There are 4 train lines with service from Giessen to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 21 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 4h 17m | £51.75 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 3h 15m | £87.47 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 21 | 3h 57m | £69.71 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 3h 42m | £70.86 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Schwäbisch Gmünd start from £47, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Schwäbisch Gmünd. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Gießen Licher Str and 4 other stations. And in Schwäbisch Gmünd trains arrive at Train Station .
From Giessen to Schwäbisch Gmünd train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Schwäbisch Gmünd faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Schwäbisch Gmünd is approximately 133 miles, or 214 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 6 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd 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 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 22 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 Schwäbisch Gmünd to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Gießen Oswaldsgarten
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Giessen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Oswaldsgarten
Gießen
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Where is the train station in Schwäbisch Gmünd?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Schwäbisch Gmünd has one train station.
Train stations in Schwäbisch Gmünd:
Train Station
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