The average train between Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Duisburg 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 20 minutes between Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Duisburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Duisburg and Gelsenkirchen is 24.3 km. The road distance is 25 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €4–20 and the journey takes 17 min. Five other operators also service this route.