The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Metzingen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Metzingen. 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 Gelsenkirchen and Metzingen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Metzingen at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Metzingen. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Metzingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Gelsenkirchen to Metzingen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Metzingen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Metzingen Bahnhof station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Metzingen train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Metzingen is 365.1 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Metzingen Bahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 30m.