The average train between Prague and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 3 times a day between Prague and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Prague to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Prague to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Gelsenkirchen is 538.1 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 52m.