- Distance: 30.2 km
- Duration: 26 min
The average train between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 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 15 minutes between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 12:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen is 25.6 km. The road distance is 30 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 22 min. Six other operators also service this route.
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