The average train between Vorden and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Vorden 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 Vorden and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vorden is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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2h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vorden 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 Vorden to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Vorden station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Vorden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zutphen station.
Vorden to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Vorden and Gelsenkirchen is 85.7 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Vorden to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Zutphen, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 8m.