Dortmund to Gießen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Gießen takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours 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 19m
Duration: 342 km
Distance: €62
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

€38–112

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 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:39 PM → 7:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:39 PM → 9:52 PM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:39 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 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 Wednesday, November 11, 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 Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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, November 14, 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 Sunday, November 15, 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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Frequently asked questions

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