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Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 27m
Duration
222 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 5m
€25–64

Rotterdam to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 221.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 5m.

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