The average train between Oberhausen and Gelsenkirchen takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Oberhausen 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 20 minutes between Oberhausen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Oberhausen is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oberhausen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Oberhausen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Oberhausen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Oberhausen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oberhausen and Gelsenkirchen is 16.5 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €3–14 and the journey takes 10 min. Five other operators also service this route.