The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Frechen takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Frechen. 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 Gelsenkirchen and Frechen. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Frechen at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Frechen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Gelsenkirchen to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Frechen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Frechen is 68.6 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m.