The average train between Austria and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria 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 twice daily between Austria and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:03 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Austria is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Austria to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Austria to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Austria and Gelsenkirchen is 667.5 km. The road distance is 1,025 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €190–450 and the journey takes 10h 6m.