The average train between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Eindhoven 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 2 hours between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Eindhoven is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Venlo and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Eindhoven 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.
No, there is no direct train from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Centraal station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Venlo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Eindhoven Centraal station.
Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen is 112.3 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Eindhoven Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 34m.