The average train between Gladbeck and Dortmund takes 1h and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gladbeck 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 20 minutes between Gladbeck and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gladbeck is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 3m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gladbeck to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Gladbeck station and arriving at Dortmund station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Gladbeck to Dortmund train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from GLA West Bf station.
Gladbeck to Dortmund train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Gladbeck to Dortmund train tickets online with RheinRuhrBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gladbeck and Dortmund is 33.8 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from GLA West Bf to Dortmund Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 48 min.