The average train between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. 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 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. 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 Zürich HB station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Gelsenkirchen is 472 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 6h 12m.
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