The average train between Strasbourg and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. 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 6:13 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 5h 32m. 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 Hbf station via Mannheim Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Strasbourg and Gelsenkirchen is 328.1 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m.