Dresden to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

7h 33m
Duration: 621 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Every 4 hours
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6h 32m

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Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dresden is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 8:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 53m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 6:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 2:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 4:30 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
9:07 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 6h 11m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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