The average train between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Schweinfurt 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 hourly between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schweinfurt is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Schweinfurt Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Würzburg Hbf station and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Schweinfurt Hbf station.
Schweinfurt to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Schweinfurt and Gelsenkirchen is 272.9 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Würzburg Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 5h 37m.