Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 34m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €42
Average price: 5 times a day
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3h 6m

€25–84

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 8:44 AM
7h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:44 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 12:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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