The average train between Erkelenz and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. 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 4:59 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 24m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 change
1h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Erkelenz 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 Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via MG Hbf /Europaplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Erkelenz to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Erkelenz, Bf 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 87 km.
You can take a train from Erkelenz, Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via MG Hbf /Europaplatz in around 1h 42m.