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Geneva to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration
809 km
Distance
€243
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
9h 16m
€180–587

Geneva to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Geneva and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 808.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 16m.

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