The train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 1m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 9:59 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. 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 Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
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 502 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–360 and the journey takes 4h 51m.
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