The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Arnhem takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem. 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 Gelsenkirchen and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Arnhem station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Arnhem train tickets online with Eurobahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Arnhem is 97.2 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–75 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.