The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Gelsenkirchen and Kiel. The service departs Gelsenkirchen at 3:17 AM at night, which arrives into Kiel at 11:43:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 33m. 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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Kiel train tickets online with 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 Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 32m.
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