The train between Dorsten and Gelsenkirchen takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dorsten 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.
Trains run hourly between Dorsten and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorsten is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dorsten station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Dorsten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dorsten Bf station.
Dorsten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf station.
The distance between Dorsten and Gelsenkirchen is 19.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Dorsten Bf to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 30 min.