The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main. 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 4 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main. The earliest departure is at 11:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Frankfurt am Main at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Frankfurt am Main station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main is 190.6 km. The road distance is 266 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 1h 46m.