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Trip Overview

The average train between Zwolle and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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 6m
Duration
184 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zwolle to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily 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 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn7h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 24m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 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 GmbHEurobahn3h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zwolle 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.

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  • Distance: 184.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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 16m.

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