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Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. 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.

6h 1m
Duration
502 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 55 / ...
5h 13m
€43–190

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 501.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 52m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a week.

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