The average train between Bielefeld and Gießen takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Gießen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bielefeld and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Gießen at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Gießen station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Bielefeld to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Bielefeld to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bielefeld and Gießen is 159.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 12m.