The average train between Amersfoort and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Amersfoort 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 Amersfoort and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Amersfoort is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Amersfoort 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.
No, there is no direct train from Amersfoort to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amersfoort Centraal station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Amersfoort to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amersfoort Centraal station.
Amersfoort to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Amersfoort and Gelsenkirchen is 137.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Amersfoort Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 30m.