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Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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.

3h 59m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 50m
€24–81

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH5h 17m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Eurobahn4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 221.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 50m.

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