The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. 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 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Leipzig station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is 366.1 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 43m.
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