The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 3 times a day between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen is 366.1 km. The road distance is 514 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 34m.
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