- Distance: 89.2 km
- Duration: 1h 8m
The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne. 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 5 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Gelsenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is 64.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.
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