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Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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 31m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Intercity
3h 20m
€25–90

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 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 221.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 20m.

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