- Distance: 30.1 km
- Duration: 26 min
The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund. 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 30 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Dortmund station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund is 25.6 km. The road distance is 30 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–24 and the journey takes 22 min. Four other operators also service this route.
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