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Madrid to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Gelsenkirchen takes 31h 14m and the fastest train takes 26h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

31h 14m
Duration
2,319 km
Distance
€576
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Barcelona

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
17h 12m
€455–878

Madrid to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 31h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,319.5 km
  • Duration: 31h 14m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 17h 12m.

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