The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal. 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 Wuppertal. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Wuppertal at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Wuppertal station via Wuppertal Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Wuppertal Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal is 27.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €10–18 and the journey takes 48 min.