The average train between Lübeck and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Lübeck 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 3 times a day between Lübeck and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lübeck is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 2:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Lübeck station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Lübeck Hbf station.
Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Lübeck to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lübeck and Gelsenkirchen is 357.2 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Lübeck Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 22m.