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Aarhus to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aarhus and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Aarhus 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.

13h 53m
Duration
863 km
Distance
€128
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Aarhus to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Aarhus and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aarhus is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Odense and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 862.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Odense and Hamburg Hbf in around 10h 6m.

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