Mainz to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 43m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €64
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...

2h 35m

€49–115

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 5:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 5:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
5:14 PM → 8:01 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:49 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:48 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Mainz 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.

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Train via Frankfurt

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

3:14 PM → 5:49 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:49 AM

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

3:14 PM → 5:49 PM

5:14 PM → 8:01 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:13 AM → 9:49 AM

9:14 AM → 11:43 AM

11:14 AM → 1:49 PM

1:14 PM → 3:48 PM

Frequently asked questions

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