The train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 56m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 56m.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dresden-Neustadt station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Berlin-Spandau station and Bielefeld Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.
Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is 464.6 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Bielefeld Hbf in around 5h 56m.