The average train between Kiel and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Kiel 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 once daily between Kiel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Kiel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Central Station.
Book your Kiel to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Kiel and Gelsenkirchen is 373.5 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Central Station via Hamburg Central Station in around 5h 12m.
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