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Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 56m
Duration
344 km
Distance
€79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof

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  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
3h 7m
€58–276

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 343.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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