Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. 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.

5h 29m
Duration: 523 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re

6h 35m

€91–205

Erlangen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Erlangen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:51 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:29 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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