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Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen takes 27 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.

27 min
Duration
30 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 30.1 km
  • Duration: 27 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €5–24 and the journey takes 17 min. Five other operators also service this route.

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