Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Warsaw and Gelsenkirchen takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Warsaw 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.

12h 36m
Duration: 1,056 km
Distance: €168
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic
Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hammtrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re

9h 36m

€104–288

Warsaw to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Warsaw and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Warsaw is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 PM → 6:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:30 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 10:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:30 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 11:05 PM
12h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:30 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 10:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:30 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 10:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 10:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 6:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:00 AM → 5:30 PM
12h 30m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 6:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 8:30 PM
11h 30m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 10:37 PM
11h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Warsaw 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.

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Warszawa Centralna to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, Hamm, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 9h 36m.

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