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Trip Summary
There are 97 daily trains from Giessen to Zwickau. Traveling by train from Giessen to Zwickau usually takes around 8 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 167 mi (268 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | £27.57 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Zwickau?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 81 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 81 | 8h 12m | £53.09 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 8h 54m | £60.97 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Zwickau start from £37, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zwickau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg and 2 other stations. And in Zwickau trains arrive at Mosel and 3 other train stations.
From Giessen to Zwickau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zwickau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 16 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Zwickau.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Zwickau is approximately 167 miles, or 268 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 17 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.
Trains from Giessen to Zwickau are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
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 97 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 Zwickau to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Gießen Licher Str
Giessen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Zwickau.
All train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Where is the train station in Zwickau?
Main arrival station: Mosel
There are more train stations and stops in Zwickau than most cities. Most trains from Giessen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Zwickau:
Train stations in Zwickau:
Mosel
Oberrothenbach
Zwickau-Pölbitz
Cainsdorf
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