Train Vechta to Gelsenkirchen from €60 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Vechta and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Vechta 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 59m
Duration: 186 km
Distance: €60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Vechta to Osnabrück Hbftrain Rb58
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re2

2h 59m

€47–140

Vechta to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Vechta and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vechta is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:29 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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