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Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The train between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 33m. There is at least one train per day 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.

3h 33m
Duration
344 km
Distance
€68
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run once daily between Heidelberg and Gelsenkirchen. The service departs Heidelberg at 4:33 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 20:06:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 343.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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