The average train between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Solingen 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 Solingen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solingen is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 39m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Solingen 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 Solingen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mitte station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Duesseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Solingen Mitte station.
Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen is 36.9 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 7m.