The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Netherlands takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Gelsenkirchen to Netherlands. 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 hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Netherlands. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Netherlands at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Netherlands. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Netherlands station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Gelsenkirchen to Netherlands train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Netherlands train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Netherlands train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Netherlands is 129.7 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 48m.