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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 16m 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.

1h 16m
Duration
34 km
Distance
€7
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 30 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 30 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 34.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

Eurobahn operates a bus from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 46 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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