The average train between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 twice daily between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen is 179.5 km. The road distance is 205 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m.
