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Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen 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.

13h 8m
Duration
859 km
Distance
€134
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)20h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 859.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 29m.

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