The average train between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 1m and the fastest train 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.
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 11:51 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:59 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Aachen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Aachen and Gelsenkirchen is 107.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 5m.