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Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands 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 53m
Duration
205 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 1m
€24–55

Netherlands to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbH2h 48m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn2h 27m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn2h 57m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn2h 27m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 57m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 18m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 205.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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