Train Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam from €45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration: 222 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 31m

€25–91

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
3:13 PM → 5:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
5:13 PM → 7:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:01 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:01 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
7:31 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 42m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:01 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 3m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 11:55 AM
2h 54m • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 42m • 3 changes

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