Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland Trains

Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Switzerland takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. 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.

7h 1m
Duration: 669 km
Distance: CHF 148
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...

7h 25m

CHF 122–259

Gelsenkirchen to Switzerland train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 5:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:34 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:09 AM → 12:07 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:34 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:34 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:34 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:34 AM → 12:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 2:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:34 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 56m • 3 changes
11:34 AM → 6:07 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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