The train between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h. The train runs, on average, 3 times per 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 3 times a week between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 3:00 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.
Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Dresden to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dresden and Gelsenkirchen is 464.6 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 55m.
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