Dortmund to Gießen Trains

Dortmund to Gießen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Gießen takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 342 km
Distance: €73
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Gießen Bahnhoftrain Re30

4h 27m

€44–163

Dortmund to Gießen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dortmund and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Gießen at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:39 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 5:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:39 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:39 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:33 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 17m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:39 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 3:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
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