The average train between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Luxembourg 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 twice daily between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luxembourg is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 23m • 2 changes

5h 22m • 2 changes

5h 25m • 2 changes

5h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Luxembourg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Liège-Guillemins station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg station.
Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen is 221.3 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 5h 21m.