The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 Kassel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen is 168 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 3h 1m.