The average train between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Erkelenz 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 Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkelenz is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Erkelenz station.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen is 72 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 16m.