The average train between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. 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 every 4 hours between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen-Schalke at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen-Schalke station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke is 178 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m.