The average train between Sweden and Gelsenkirchen takes 17h 18m and the fastest train takes 15h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sweden 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 6 times a week between Sweden and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 10:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sweden is at 10:43 AM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sweden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Sweden station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
Sweden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Stockholm Central station.
Sweden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Sweden to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Snälltåget and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sweden and Gelsenkirchen is 1,019.8 km. The road distance is 1,473 km.
You can take a train from Stockholm Central to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Hamburg-Altona in around 15h 22m.