The average train between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is 64.4 km. The road distance is 82 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 1h 4m. National Express also services this route twice daily.
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