The average train between Madrid and Gelsenkirchen takes 27h 20m and the fastest train takes 23h 53m. 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.
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 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
Madrid to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Gelsenkirchen is 1,485.5 km. The road distance is 2,300 km.
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 16h 20m.
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