Kassel to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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 46m
Duration: 243 km
Distance: €51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hamm

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Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re

2h 42m

€30–82

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 4:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:03 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
3h 9m • 1 change
10:03 PM → 4:03 AM
Arrives next day
6h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:48 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:48 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:03 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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