The average train between Dortmund and Gerolstein takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Gerolstein. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Gerolstein. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Gerolstein at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Gerolstein. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Gerolstein station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Dortmund to Gerolstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Gerolstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Book your Dortmund to Gerolstein train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Eurostar.
The distance between Dortmund and Gerolstein is 154.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Gerolstein, Bahnhof/ZOB via Köln Hbf and Kall Bf in around 3h 50m.