Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Trains

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 40m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €44
Average price: 5 times a day
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3h 20m

€25–85

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:01 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
8h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 11:40 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 1:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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