Train Solingen to Gelsenkirchen | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Solingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. 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.

1h 37m
Duration: 71 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 35m

Solingen to Gelsenkirchen train times

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 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:49 PM → 10:20 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:49 PM → 11:28 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
10:49 PM → 12:28 AM
Arrives next day
1h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:49 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 8:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 9:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 10:28 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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