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Trip Overview

The train between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h
Duration
159 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Aachen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:51 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 158.6 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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