The average train between Gießen and Dortmund takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen to Dortmund. 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 2 hours between Gießen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Gießen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Gießen to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gießen and Dortmund is 133.4 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 54m.