The average train between Mannheim and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 hourly between Mannheim and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Mannheim and Gelsenkirchen is 244.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–260 and the journey takes 2h 20m.