The train between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 25m. 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 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkelenz is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from MG Hbf /Europaplatz 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 Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen is 72 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 1h 3m.