How to get to Dortmund from Giessen

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Compare train and coach for Giessen to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £68.

Distance: 133 km

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£68

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

£23

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 57m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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30m

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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30m

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1h 48m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Dortmund:

A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Dortmund costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Giessen and Dortmund including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-44.43. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Giessen to Dortmund

How to get to Dortmund from Giessen by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    13:252h35
    Giessen
    16:00Dortmund
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    13:252h35
    Giessen
    16:00Dortmund
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    13:252h35
    Giessen
    16:00Dortmund
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Giessen to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Giessen to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Giessen and Dortmund including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Dortmund:

A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Dortmund costing on average £68.

The fastest way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 57m.

The Giessen to Dortmund distance is approximately 133 km.
The average frequency per day from Giessen to Dortmund is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Giessen to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Giessen to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Giessen to Dortmund:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Giessen to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Giessen to Dortmund, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Dortmund, explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district with its trendy cafes and boutiques. Attend concerts at Westfalenhallen or delve into industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See, visit the serene Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, and discover top sights like Westfalenpark, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, and Signal Iduna Park. Families can enjoy the Dortmund Zoo, and football fans will appreciate the German Football Museum.
Two to three days in Dortmund is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, and the German Football Museum, along with enjoying its vibrant shopping streets and local cuisine.

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