The average train between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. 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 every 3 hours between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Sittard is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Roermond and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sittard 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 Sittard to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Sittard station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Venlo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Roermond station.
Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Sittard to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Arriva NL, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Sittard and Gelsenkirchen is 102.3 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Sittard to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Roermond, Venlo, Viersen, and Viersen Bahnhof in around 2h 44m.