How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund

There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 3m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is approximately 14 miles (24 km).

The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is:

• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund:

• Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, DB Bus, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.