- Distance: 34.4 km
- Duration: 57 min
The average bus between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen takes 57 min and the fastest bus takes 30 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 5:50 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with FlixBus and DB Bus.
The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 25.6 km. The road distance is 34 km.
Eurobahn operates a bus from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 46 min. Two other operators also service this route.
