- Distance: 89.2 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
The average train between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 2 hours between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:11 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is 64.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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