The average train between Düsseldorf Central Station and Gelsenkirchen takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Düsseldorf Central Station 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 30 minutes between Düsseldorf Central Station and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf Central Station is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:28 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Central Station station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Düsseldorf Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf Central Station to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Düsseldorf Central Station and Gelsenkirchen is 38 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €9–40 and the journey takes 31 min. Four other operators also service this route.