Aachen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Aachen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. 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 4m

Duration

136 km

Distance

Hourly

Frequency

Aachen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
8:26 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
9:26 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2:38 AM → 4:59 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 6:28 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:38 AM → 5:28 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
3:54 AM → 6:28 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
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