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Compare bus and train for Giessen to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Giessen to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Dortmund:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Dortmund costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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