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How to get fromGelsenkirchen-Schalke to Dortmundby tram, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Dortmund by tram, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 302 tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. to Gelsenkirchen Hbftram tram 302
    2. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    39 min
    €6–26

  2. Drive 33.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Dortmundcar car 33.9 km
    23 min
    €5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Dortmundtaxi taxi 33.9 km
    23 min
    €95–120

  4. Line 302 tram

    1. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. to Bochum Hbftram tram 302
    1h 4m
    €5–16

Gelsenkirchen-Schalke to Dortmund by foot, tram, and train

Calendar719Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket€6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.5 km
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen-Schalke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

Bogestra operates a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. to Bochum Hbf every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 46 min.

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