The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen. 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Aachen station. Services depart twice daily, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
Gelsenkirchen to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Aachen is 107.5 km. The road distance is 159 km.
National Express operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbf 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h.