The average train between Dortmund Hbf and Gelsenkirchen takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Dortmund Hbf 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 every 15 minutes between Dortmund Hbf and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund Hbf is at 2:33 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund Hbf and Gelsenkirchen is 25.1 km. The road distance is 30 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 17 min. Five other operators also service this route.