There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus AirportExpress
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10 / ...
49 minDrive 41 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchencar 41 km
38 min€6–9Train
- Take the train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb59
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 10 / ...
1h 14m€8–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Gelsenkirchen41 km
38 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchentaxi 41 km
38 min€110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbfbus AirportExpress
- Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbfbus Re3
2h 3m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 38 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede, Bahnhof and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Gelsenkirchen is 44 km. The road distance is 41 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to bus and train which takes 49 min and costs .
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, depart from Dortmund Airport station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Holzwickede, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €8 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Bahnhof, and Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Holzwickede, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Website
- Télécabine Charmey-Vounetse
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Télécabine Charmey-Vounetse
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Télécabine Charmey-Vounetse
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
Bus from Dortmund Airport to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Gelsenkirchen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
Airport Taxi Dortmund - Taxi & Chauffeur Service
- Phone
- +49 231 85 4444
- Website
- airport-taxi-dortmund.de
Helmut Betz Dienstleistungen OHG
- Phone
- +49 231 511503
- Website
- helmutbetz.de
Taxi Dortmund e.G.
- Phone
- +49 231 144444
- Website
- taxi-dortmund.de
TAXI Schepers
- Phone
- +49 231 413333
- Website
- taxischepers.de
TSO Taxi Mölders GmbH
- Phone
- +49 231 777777
- Website
- taxi-moelders.de
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by DSW21-Dortmunder Stadtwerke AG, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen is 41 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Gelsenkirchen.
There are 2018+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Gelsenkirchen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.