The average train between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solingen is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Solingen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Regiobahn, depart from Solingen Mitte station.
Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Regiobahn, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen is 36.9 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 1h 6m.