Venlo to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Venlo to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Venlo and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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.

1h 26m
Duration: 85 km
Distance: €22
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42

1h 37m

€14–61

Venlo to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Venlo and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Viersen and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:05 PM → 9:24 PM
1h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:05 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 11:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 6:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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