The average train between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 every 3 hours between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Gelsenkirchen is 150.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.