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Trip Summary
87 trains operate daily from Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen. The train trip from Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen is usually about 7 hours and 51 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 293 mi (471 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 19m |
| Lowest price | $65.87 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen?
2 train services operate from Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen. 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 | 7h 49m | $104.58 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 8h 22m | $95.94 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen start from $82, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giesen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Villingen-Schwenningen leaves from Zollhaus(Villingen-Schwenningen) and 6 other stations. And in Giesen trains arrive at Emmerke .
From Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giesen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Villingen-Schwenningen and Giesen is approximately 293 miles, or 471 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 19 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 Villingen-Schwenningen to Giesen 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 Villingen-Schwenningen at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 87 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 Giesen to Villingen-Schwenningen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Villingen-Schwenningen?
Main departure station: Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 7 stops and stations in Villingen-Schwenningen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Villingen-Schwenningen:
Train Station
Marbach West(Villingen-Schwenningen)
Marbach Ost (Villingen-Schwenningen)
Villingen-Schwenningen Hammerstatt
Zollhaus(Villingen-Schwenningen)
Schwenningen(Neckar)
Villingen-Schwenningen Eisstadion
Where is the train station in Giesen?
Main arrival station: Emmerke
Giesen has one train station.
All train stations in Giesen:
Emmerke
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