The average train between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 3 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 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 29 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 Hbf station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 25.6 km. The road distance is 31 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €5–12 and the journey takes 17 min. Five other operators also service this route.