The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Dorsten takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Gelsenkirchen to Dorsten. 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 hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Dorsten Bf station via Essen Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Dorsten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Dorsten train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Dorsten Bf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dorsten is 19.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf in around 59 min.