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Cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

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Cheapest

€16

Average

€16

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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05:33AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h36 06:09AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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12:12PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 12:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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10:11AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 10:43AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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06:13PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h34 06:47PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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08:12AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 08:44AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

Train schedule from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

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04:25AMDüsseldorf Central Station1h00 05:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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05:33AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h36 06:09AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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06:38AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 07:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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07:34AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h37 08:11AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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07:38AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 08:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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08:12AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 08:44AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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08:42AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h43 09:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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08:48AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h43 09:31AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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09:15AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h33 09:48AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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09:38AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 10:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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10:11AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 10:43AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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10:16AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h48 11:04AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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10:39AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h46 11:25AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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11:38AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 12:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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12:12PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 12:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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12:41PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h44 01:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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01:38PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 02:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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02:12PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 02:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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02:38PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 03:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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03:09PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h35 03:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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04:16PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h50 05:06PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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04:41PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h44 05:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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05:48PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h43 06:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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06:13PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h34 06:47PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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06:38PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h47 07:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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07:10PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h56 08:06PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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07:46PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h45 08:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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08:10PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h56 09:06PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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08:49PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h42 09:31PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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09:37PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h48 10:25PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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10:35PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h43 11:18PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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10:39PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h39 11:18PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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Fastest train times from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Fastest Journey

32 m

Average

32 m

Trains per day

Distance

40 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Gelsenkirchen every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

12:12PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 12:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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10:11AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 10:43AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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08:12AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 08:44AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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02:12PMDüsseldorf Central Station0h32 02:44PMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€161One-way

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09:15AMDüsseldorf Central Station0h33 09:48AMGelsenkirchen Central Station

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€201One-way

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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

	Distance	24 miles (39 km)
	Average train duration	34 min
	Average train ticket price	$8 (€7)
	Train frequency	82 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 47 direct trains a day
	Train providers	ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys

Trains from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen cover the 24 miles (39 km) long trip taking on average 34 min with our travel partners like ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys. Normally, there are 82 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $3 (€3), but the average price of train tickets is $8 (€7). Travelers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen trains

Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen from $3 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

National Express

Thalys

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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train.

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 34 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 12 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train information:

Average Duration: 53 min
National Express frequency: 5 a day

Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Gelsenkirchen from Düsseldorf with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train information with Thalys:

Average Duration: 42 min
Thalys frequency: 1 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets to Gelsenkirchen from Düsseldorf for as low as $3 (€3) for the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to book your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train price to come in at an average of $8 (€7) one way.

You should expect to travel around 24 miles (39 km) between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen by train.

The Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train duration is on average 34 min, which is to be expected when traveling 24 mile (39 km) from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

There are a few train stations in Düsseldorf to start your journey from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal and Düsseldorf-Benrath. In Gelsenkirchen you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and Gelsenkirchen Zoo.

Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their trains from Düsseldorf Hbf and need to travel around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the city center to get to this train station.

Passengers arriving in Gelsenkirchen most often arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and need to travel around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from this train station to the city center.

When taking a train from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen, you can count on ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys for the best way to get you to Gelsenkirchen. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Gelsenkirchen from Düsseldorf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 47 direct trains from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen per day with Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn on Omio. This is worth paying attention to when you book your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and help save you time traveling to your destination.

The average number of trains departing Düsseldorf for Gelsenkirchen is 82 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The earliest train for this journey departs from Düsseldorf at 2: 27 PM. The last train leaves from Düsseldorf at 2: 27 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

The price of a one way train ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is on average $8 (€7) if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this journey. In general, you can find train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Düsseldorf

Gelsenkirchen

Düsseldorf Hbf is the most popular Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf for your trip to Gelsenkirchen.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Düsseldorf Hbf, Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf

Phone Number

+49 211 36801888

Ticket 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

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking