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Trip Overview

The average train between Tilburg and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 2m
Duration
193 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn7h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Tilburg, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Tilburg to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 37m.

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