The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne. 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 20 minutes between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 7m. 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 Cologne station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Gelsenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Cologne train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is 64.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–55 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.