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Gießen to Dortmund trains

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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.

4h 35m
Duration
342 km
Distance
€61
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Gießen to Dortmund train times

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 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express10h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express9h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express9h 11m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)National Express4h 15m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 342.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 5m.

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