The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna. 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 every 3 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Vienna station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna is 758.5 km. The road distance is 1,120 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 16m.