Cologne to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 40m
Duration: 92 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Twice daily
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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...

1h 7m

€17–72

Cologne to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen-Schalke at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:14 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 11m • 1 change
8:07 PM → 9:54 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:07 PM → 10:53 PM
1h 46m • 1 change
9:50 PM → 11:23 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

12:50 AM → 4:42 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
3:55 AM → 5:12 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
5:14 AM → 6:25 AM
1h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

3:55 AM → 5:21 AM
1h 26m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 6:36 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:54 PM
1h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

4:59 AM → 6:22 AM
1h 23m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:54 PM
1h 56m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–75 and the journey takes 50 min. National Express also services this route once daily.

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