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Trip Overview

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.

1h 13m
Duration
54 km
Distance
€8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Wuppertal train times

Trains run hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Wuppertal. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Wuppertal at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 3m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 53.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Wuppertal, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Wuppertal Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 48 min.

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