The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Velbert takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen to Velbert. 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 Velbert. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Velbert at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Velbert station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Gelsenkirchen to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Velbert train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof station.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Velbert is 19.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Essen Hbf in around 53 min.