The average train between Austria and Gelsenkirchen takes 11h 45m and the fastest train takes 10h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria 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 every 4 hours between Austria and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Westbahnhof and take an average of 11h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Austria 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 Austria to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Austria to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Austria to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Austria and Gelsenkirchen is 667.5 km. The road distance is 1,124 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 10h 58m.