The average train between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen is 348.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 6h 13m.