The average train between Maastricht and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 55m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Arriva NL, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Maastricht and Gelsenkirchen is 122.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 33m.