The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 1:03 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen is 168 km. The road distance is 243 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 43m.