The average train between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Sittard 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 twice daily between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Sittard is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Roermond and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 16m • 3 changes


2h 16m • 3 changes


2h 8m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Roermond station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Venlo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.
Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen is 102.3 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 45m.