The average train between Strasbourg and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 4 times a day between Strasbourg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Strasbourg and Gelsenkirchen is 328.1 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 55m.