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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. 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.

6h 7m
Duration
502 km
Distance
€81
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leipzig to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn6h 7m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurobahn5h 37m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 501.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 4h 52m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a week.

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