The average train between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. 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 Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen Hbf at 7:00 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 station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen Hbf 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.