The train between Gelsenkirchen and Essen Hbf takes 9 min. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Essen Hbf. 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 Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9 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 Essen Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Gelsenkirchen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Essen Hbf is 8.3 km. The road distance is 10 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2–4 and the journey takes 9 min. Four other operators also service this route.