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Trip Overview

The average train between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4m
Duration
327 km
Distance
€65
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ludwigshafen am Rhein is at 4:53 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:03 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 10m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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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.

Map of how to get from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 326.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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