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Kassel to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 34m
Duration
244 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
3h 44m
€43–159

Kassel to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kassel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 244.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.

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