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The average train between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 13h 10m. 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 4 times a day between Budapest and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 8m. 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-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Budapest to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld 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-Kelenfoeld to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 13h 17m.
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