The average train between Vilnius and Gelsenkirchen takes 27h 38m and the fastest train takes 23h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Vilnius 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 twice daily between Vilnius and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vilnius is at 12:24 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Mockava and take an average of 27h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Vilnius station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Mockava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 38m.
Vilnius to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilnius station.
Vilnius to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Vilnius and Gelsenkirchen is 1,260.6 km. The road distance is 1,607 km.
You can take a train from Vilnius to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, Berlin Gesundbrunnen, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, S Spandau Bhf, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 19h 42m.