Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam Trains

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 236 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...

3h 37m

€24–68

Gelsenkirchen to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

2:49 PM → 5:55 PM
3h 6m • 3 changes
4:46 PM → 7:55 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:34 PM → 10:04 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
8:51 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
3h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, September 16, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, September 17, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 6m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 18, 2026

6:08 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 17m • 3 changes

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