The average train between Saarbrücken and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Saarbrücken 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 once daily between Saarbrücken and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 1:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Gelsenkirchen is 252.8 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 6m.
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