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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund

Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund

Cheapest
23 min
Car
31 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
35 min
Once daily
$7.00–$10.18
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DB Bus
Website
1h 42m
Once daily
$7.00–$9.54
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
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Train operators
Found: 6
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurobahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
18 min
3 times a day
$26.72–$30.53
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
37 min
Hourly
$10.81–$16.54
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
18 min
Twice daily
$8.91–$13.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
27 min
Twice daily
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
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Flixtrain
Website
22 min
Twice a week
$2.80–$4.07
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Eurobahn
Website
27 min
Hourly
$11.45–$16.54
0180 6 9 27 37 27
0180 6 9 27 37 27
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
43 min
5 times a day
$3.00
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs $2.57 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $5.43 - $8.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund is 30 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.

How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $2.39 - $26.09 .

How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gelsenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is to train which takes 27 min and costs $2.39 - $26.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $11.96 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is 36 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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