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Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 13m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Ludwigshafen am Rhein 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.

3h 13m
Duration
327 km
Distance
€65
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen. The service departs Ludwigshafen am Rhein at 4:53 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 20:06:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 13m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 326.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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