Train Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig from €109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration: 502 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 3:29 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

3:29 PM → 9:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:29 AM → 11:17 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 5:17 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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