The average train between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen takes 14h 1m and the fastest train takes 13h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 14h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen is 969.2 km. The road distance is 1,369 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and München Hbf in around 12h 45m.