The average train between Geldern and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Geldern 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 hourly between Geldern and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Geldern is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geldern to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Geldern station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Krefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Geldern to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Geldern Bahnhof station.
Geldern to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Geldern and Gelsenkirchen is 53.5 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Geldern Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Krefeld Hbf in around 1h 33m.