The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken. 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 once daily between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:48 AM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Saarbrücken is 252.8 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 51m.