The average train between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen takes 17h 38m and the fastest train takes 13h 20m. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 38m. 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-Deli station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Wien Meidling station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Deli station.
Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen is 969.2 km. The road distance is 1169 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Wien Meidling in around 13h 25m.
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