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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. 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.

3h 41m
Duration
243 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressEurobahn8h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn4h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 42m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 35m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressEurobahn3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 242.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 2h 38m.

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