The average train between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Düsseldorf 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 and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:31 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 station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen is 38.6 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.