The average train between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 twice daily between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 4:07 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:03 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 49m.
Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Gelsenkirchen is 337.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m.