The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund Hbf takes 29 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund Hbf. 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 20 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund Hbf at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 29 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 Hbf station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund Hbf is 25.1 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 €5–12 and the journey takes 22 min. Four other operators also service this route.