The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Witten takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Witten. 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 every 30 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Witten. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Witten at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Witten. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Witten station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Witten Witten-Annen station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Witten is 19 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Witten Witten-Annen via Dortmund Hbf in around 48 min.