The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Trier takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Trier. 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 Trier. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Trier at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Trier. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Trier station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Gelsenkirchen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Trier is 196.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 56m.