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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Gießen

Composite routes from Dortmund to Gießen

Cheapest
1 h 48 min
Car
174 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

Verkehrsgesellschaft Lahn-Dill-Weil mbH

Phone:
+49 6441 4071877
Website:
delfi.de
Bus from Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$53.26

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$86.96

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Wetzlar
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$38.04
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$46.74
Train from Frankfurt to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Gießen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Dortmund to Giessen
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Gießen?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Gießen is to rideshare which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Gießen?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Gießen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Gießen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Gießen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Gießen?

The distance between Dortmund and Gießen is 169 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Gießen without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Gießen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Gießen?

The bus from Dortmund central bus station to Gießen takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Gießen bus from?

Dortmund to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Gießen train from?

Dortmund to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Gießen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Gießen is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $43.48 - $173.91 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Dortmund to Gießen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Gießen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gießen station.

Where does the Dortmund to Gießen train arrive?

Dortmund to Gießen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Gießen is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Dortmund to Gießen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Gießen?

Book your Dortmund to Gießen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Gießen?

Book your Dortmund to Gießen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 340+ hotels available in Gießen. Prices start at $50.90 per night.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Gießen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Gießen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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