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Gelsenkirchen to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration
670 km
Distance
CHF 148
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Basel

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
6h 29m
CHF 125–232

Gelsenkirchen to Zurich train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 17m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 41m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 670.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Zürich HB via Basel SBB in around 6h 29m.

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