Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 53m
Duration: 502 km
Distance: €107
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 14m

€87–191

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:57 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 4:30 PM
6h 7m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 6:30 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.