How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE2 train and finally take the S1 train from Essen Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

108min€8.93
Bus - 249249
Train - RE2RE2
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE2RE2
    Wait for train
    RE2
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 249, RE42 and S1

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the S1 train from Essen Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

108min€8.93
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 68.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

Public transit stations close to Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Dortmund is located at Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Dortmund Universität.

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Uni-Parkplatz 1
  • Dortmund Groß-Barop

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Campus Nord
  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 249, RE42 and S1

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the S1 train from Essen Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is €8.93.

108min€8.93
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Essen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    380 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE2, Bus line S1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE42, Bus line S1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 249 bus line goes from Recklinghausen Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen to Recklinghausen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Recklinghausen Hbf station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gelsenkirchen to get to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 249 bus from the Recklinghausen Hbf stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Recklinghausen Hbf station, which is closest to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the bus fare from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund?

    The ride from Gelsenkirchen to Dortmund costs €8.93.

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