The average train between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 4 hours between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:13 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 54m.
Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen is 758.5 km. The road distance is 929 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €180–390 and the journey takes 9h 52m.