The average train between Hagen and Gelsenkirchen takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Hagen 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.
Trains run hourly between Hagen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hagen is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hagen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Hagen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Hagen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hagen Hbf station.
Hagen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Hagen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Hagen and Gelsenkirchen is 30.6 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Hagen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Bochum Hbf in around 57 min.