The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Kiel at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Gelsenkirchen Central Station.
Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel is 373.5 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Central Station to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 26m.
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