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Trip Overview

The average train between Maastricht and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Maastricht 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.

2h 49m
Duration
158 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Maastricht and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maastricht 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: 157.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 2h 31m.

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