The average train between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 4 hours between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen is 348.7 km. The road distance is 514 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–390 and the journey takes 4h 7m.