The average train between Witten and Gelsenkirchen takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Witten 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 every 30 minutes between Witten and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Witten is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Witten to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Witten station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Witten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Witten Witten-Annen station.
Witten to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Witten to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Witten and Gelsenkirchen is 19 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Witten Witten-Annen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 35 min.