Vienna to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen takes 11h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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.

11h 40m
Duration: 1,115 km
Distance: €254
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...

10h 15m

€194–403

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 9:49 AM
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15h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM
11h 35m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM
11h 35m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:08 AM → 1:49 PM
13h 41m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:08 AM → 1:49 PM
13h 41m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM
11h 35m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM
11h 35m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 5:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 8:01 PM
10h 53m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 41m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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.

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Train via Munich

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train times

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

6:08 PM → 9:49 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:08 AM → 1:49 PM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:08 AM → 1:49 PM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:43 AM

7:08 AM → 5:49 PM

9:08 AM → 8:01 PM

11:08 AM → 9:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf

Train trips from Vienna

Train trips to Gelsenkirchen

Alternative transport options

6:08 PM → 9:49 AM
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