The average train between Nordhorn and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Nordhorn 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 every 4 hours between Nordhorn and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nordhorn is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bad Bentheim and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nordhorn 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 Nordhorn to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Nordhorn station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Nordhorn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG, depart from Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Nordhorn to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Nordhorn to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nordhorn and Gelsenkirchen is 103 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–90 and the journey takes 1h 8m.