The average train between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Tilburg 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 Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tilburg is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tilburg 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 Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Tilburg station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Tilburg station.
Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen is 138.8 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 36m.