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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
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€18
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€18
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
10:12PMCologne Hbf0h58 11:10PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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€181One-way
07:46AMCologne Hbf0h58 08:44AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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05:39AMCologne Hbf1h04 06:43AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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Train schedule from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
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12:07AMCologne Hbf1h23 01:30AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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09:09AMCologne Hbf1h15 10:24AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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09:09AMCologne Hbf1h22 10:31AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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09:37AMCologne Hbf1h07 10:44AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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10:04AMCologne Hbf0h58 11:02AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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10:46AMCologne Hbf0h59 11:45AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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11:07AMCologne Hbf1h24 12:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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12:07PMCologne Hbf1h24 01:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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02:49PMCologne Hbf1h06 03:55PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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09:49PMCologne Hbf1h06 10:55PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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10:07PMCologne Hbf1h24 11:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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10:12PMCologne Hbf0h58 11:10PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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10:49PMCologne Hbf1h06 11:55PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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11:07PMCologne Hbf1h23 12:30AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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Fastest train times from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
Showing times and prices for Apr 01
Fastest Journey
51 m
Average
51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
65 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Gelsenkirchen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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08:11AMCologne Hbf0h51 09:02AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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€201One-way
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04:11PMCologne Hbf0h51 05:02PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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€261One-way
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01:11PMCologne Hbf0h51 02:02PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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€261One-way
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11:11AMCologne Hbf0h52 12:03PMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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€271One-way
06:09AMCologne Hbf0h53 07:02AMGelsenkirchen Central Station
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Overview: Train from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
 | Distance | 40 miles (64 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 3 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $8 (€7) |
 | Train frequency | 47 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | National Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys |
Trains from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen cover the 40 miles (64 km) long route taking on average 1 h 3 min with our travel partners like National Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Normally, there are 47 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $7 (€6), but the average price of train tickets is $8 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Train providers: Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and National Express from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen trains
Travel between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen from $7 (€6) with Omio’s train partners Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
Deutsche Bahn
Thalys
National Express
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Thalys from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 6 min
- Thalys frequency: 1 a day
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance train company operating over 550 trains per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates train services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express trains have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most trains come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your train to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 1 h 25 min
- National Express frequency: 17 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen
Travel Tips: Travel by train to Gelsenkirchen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen.
If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Cologne to Gelsenkirchen trains for as little as $7 (€6) in the next 7 days.
If you are looking to purchase your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train to cost on average $8 (€7) one way.
You should expect to travel around 40 miles (64 km) from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen by train.
The Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train duration is on average 1 h 3 min, which is to be expected when traveling 40 mile (64 km) to Gelsenkirchen from Cologne. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.
When taking a train from Cologne, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. When you arrive in Gelsenkirchen, your train can arrive in train stations including Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Gelsenkirchen Zoo.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Köln Hbf, is located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center of Cologne.
The most popular arrival train station, Gelsenkirchen Hbf, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city center of Gelsenkirchen.
Take the Cologne to Gelsenkirchen train with National Express, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Cologne and Gelsenkirchen as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The average number of trains departing Cologne for Gelsenkirchen is 47 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest train for this journey departs from Cologne at 4: 48 AM. The last train leaves from Cologne at 10: 25 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this trip and save money. If you book train tickets from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $8 (€7) one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your train ticket from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen a few months in advance.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
Cologne
Gelsenkirchen
Köln Hbf is the most popular Cologne railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip to Gelsenkirchen.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00Public transit options for Köln Hbf
U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
Amenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.Amenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.Amenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityTicket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.Amenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityAmenities at station
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