The train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig takes 5h 43m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 43m.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Leipzig Hbf station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig is 366.1 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 43m.