The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Duisburg takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg. 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 Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Duisburg at 11:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. 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 Duisburg station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Duisburg is 24.3 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €4–20 and the journey takes 18 min. Six other operators also service this route.