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Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Switzerland takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 41m
Duration
672 km
Distance
CHF 154
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
6h 33m
CHF 130–464

Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 672.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel SBB and Zürich HB in around 6h 33m.

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