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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Gelsenkirchen takes 13h 54m 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 54m
Duration
852 km
Distance
€128
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 2:22 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 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 15, 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 Monday, November 16, 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 Tuesday, November 17, 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 18, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen? 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.

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  • Distance: 852.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 54m

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

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 53m.

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