The average train between Cochem and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cochem 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 Cochem and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cochem is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cochem to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Cochem station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cochem to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.
Cochem to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Cochem to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cochem and Gelsenkirchen is 150.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 29m.