The average train between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen is 472 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 1m.
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