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Zwolle to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwolle 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.

3h 21m
Duration
184 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 15m
€21–65

Zwolle to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Zwolle and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 23m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 184.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zwolle to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 15m.

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