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The train between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen is 64.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €14–27 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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