Solingen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Solingen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Solingen 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 4m
Duration: 75 km
Distance: Twice daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Solingen Mitte to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 47 / ...

1h 7m

Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solingen is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:49 PM → 3:48 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
3:49 PM → 5:49 PM
2h • 1 change
7:49 PM → 9:49 PM
2h • 1 change
10:49 PM → 3:09 AM
Arrives next day
4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:49 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:49 AM → 11:43 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
11:49 AM → 1:42 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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