Train Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen from €112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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 45m
Duration: 502 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:41 PM → 12:53 AM
Arrives next day
6h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
10:41 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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