Hanover to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Hanover to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Hanover and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Hanover 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 236 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Dortmund Hbf

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€22–102

Hanover to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Hanover and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:40 PM → 12:53 AM
Arrives next day
3h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:46 AM → 5:30 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:39 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hanover to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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