The average train between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Gelsenkirchen takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) 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 hourly between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer at D-Flughafen Bf and take an average of 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, depart from Duesseldorf Flughafen station.
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Rheinbahn AG, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Gelsenkirchen is 34.1 km. The road distance is 43 km.
National Express operates a train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Four other operators also service this route.