The average train between Velbert and Gelsenkirchen takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Velbert 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 Velbert and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Velbert is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Velbert to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Velbert station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Velbert to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof station.
Velbert to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Velbert and Gelsenkirchen is 19.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 52 min.