The average train between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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 Malmö and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Malmö 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 Malmö to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.
Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Malmö to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Snälltåget and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Malmö and Gelsenkirchen is 599.6 km. The road distance is 885 km.
You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 20m.