Duration | 1h 2m |
Distance | 78.7 km |
Average price | 30€ |
Frequency | 15/day |
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
More detailsThe distance between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is 64 km. The road distance is 78.7 km.
Get driving directionsCologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
More detailsCologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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More detailsDeutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
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