4.9
4.6Travel Information to Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen
 Distance | 14 miles (23 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 30 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 14 miles (23 km) to Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Cheapest
Fastest
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund.
There are 2 travel options between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Dortmund:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund costing on average $18 (€16).
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen is by bus with an average travel time of 30 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by train takes 37 min on average.
The distance is approximately 14 miles (23 km) from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund:
- Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund most often leave from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund:
- You can go to Dortmund from Gelsenkirchen by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund on Omio.
- You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH or Eurobahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixTrain from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund.
Yes, there are direct routes from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or Eurobahn with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
