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Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. 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.

2h 26m
Duration
205 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 7m
€24–53

Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 18m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn2h 52m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 51m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 13m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 21m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 23m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 6m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 205.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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