The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Bocholt takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt. 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 Bocholt. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Bocholt at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Bocholt station via Bocholt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bocholt station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Bocholt is 49.8 km. The road distance is 66 km.
VIAS Rail GmbH operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bocholt hourly. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 51 min.