- Distance: 120.3 km
- Duration: 1h 28m
The average train between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bonn 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 Bonn and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 1:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bonn station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Bonn to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bonn and Gelsenkirchen is 85.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bonn Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–95 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
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