The average train between Dortmund and Gießen takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 5 times a day between Dortmund and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Gießen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Dortmund to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Gießen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Gießen is 133.4 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gießen Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 3h 53m.