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Kiel to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 34m
Duration
466 km
Distance
€104
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
4h 52m
€79–336

Kiel to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 465.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 52m.

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