The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna. 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 twice daily between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Vienna at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Vienna is 758.5 km. The road distance is 1,112 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 12m.