Mainz to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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.

2h 39m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €64
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt

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2h 33m

€51–212

Mainz to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

11:14 PM → 7:06 AM
Arrives next day
7h 52m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

9:14 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 5:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

9:14 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:14 PM → 3:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 5:27 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

4:04 AM → 7:06 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

4:04 AM → 7:06 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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