Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. 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: €113
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 13m

€93–197

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 8:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
4:23 PM → 10:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 12:53 AM
Arrives next day
6h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 6:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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