The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt. 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 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 8:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Erfurt station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Erfurt is 280.2 km. The road distance is 398 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–290 and the journey takes 3h 33m.