The average train between Essen and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. 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 30 minutes between Essen and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen-Schalke at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen-Schalke station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Essen to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Gelsenkirchen-Schalke train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Grillostr. station.
The distance between Essen and Gelsenkirchen-Schalke is 9 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Ruhrbahn GmbH operates a vehicle from Essen Rathaus Essen to Gelsenkirchen Musiktheater every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 30 min.
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