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Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig trains

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The train between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig takes 8h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.

8h 17m
Duration
502 km
Distance
€95
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Leipzig train times

Trains run once a week between Gelsenkirchen and Leipzig. The service departs Gelsenkirchen at 12:13 AM at night, which arrives into Leipzig at 08:30:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 501.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 43m.

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