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Gelsenkirchen to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Köln Hbf takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Köln 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.

1h 2m
Duration
89 km
Distance
€15
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 11:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 58 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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