The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Kaiserslautern takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is at least one train per day from Gelsenkirchen to Kaiserslautern. 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 once daily between Gelsenkirchen and Kaiserslautern. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:48 AM which arrives into Kaiserslautern at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Kaiserslautern station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Gelsenkirchen to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kaiserslautern is 234.2 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 37m.