- Must visit
Museum Schloss Horst
Renaissance castle museum with exhibitions on archaeology, local history, and changing art shows in one of the city's finest historic sites.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen:
A bus is $21 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen costing on average $38 (€38).
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€38) compared to roughly $24 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.72 (€-13.72). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h38 | 9:57 PM Gelsenkirchen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 25 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Eindhoven | 7h24 | 7:24 AM Gelsenkirchen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:19 AM Eindhoven | 6h05 | 6:24 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:27 AM Eindhoven | 8h31 | 8:58 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:19 AM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 9:24 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:34 AM Eindhoven | 3h24 | 10:58 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Eindhoven | 2h35 | 10:24 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:19 AM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 11:24 AM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Eindhoven | 3h25 | 12:58 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 12:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:19 AM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 1:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:33 AM Eindhoven | 3h25 | 2:58 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 12:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 2:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 3:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:34 PM Eindhoven | 3h24 | 4:58 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 4:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 5:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:33 PM Eindhoven | 3h25 | 6:58 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 6:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:19 PM Eindhoven | 2h05 | 7:24 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€25) but you can travel from only $13 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€25) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Gelsenkirchen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gelsenkirchen trip today.
Renaissance castle museum with exhibitions on archaeology, local history, and changing art shows in one of the city's finest historic sites.
Leading modern art museum in the Ruhr, noted for kinetic and contemporary works and ambitious temporary exhibitions.
Museum documenting pharmacy history inside Schloss Horst, with historic equipment and displays on medicine and daily life.
Large leisure park on a former colliery, combining industrial heritage, greenery, playgrounds, and canal-side walking routes.
Extensive zoo and landscaped grounds famous for Alaska-themed habitats and family-friendly outdoor exploration.
Elegant lakeside park around Schloss Berge, popular for strolling, boating views, and relaxed green space in Buer.
A hearty Ruhr-area potato stew with vegetables and sausage or bacon. It is a classic workers’ dish long associated with everyday home cooking in the region.
Pan-fried blood sausage with mashed potatoes and apples. Common across North Rhine-Westphalia, it is a traditional pub and home-style comfort meal.
Cured minced pork spread served on rye bread with onions. Popular in the Ruhr and nearby Westphalia as a simple, traditional snack or supper item.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in Gelsenkirchen known for modern German cuisine, careful presentation, and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
Traditional brewery-style venue serving hearty German and Ruhr-area dishes in a relaxed, rustic setting popular for local beer and classic comfort food.
Well-known casual venue for German grills, schnitzel, and regional comfort food with a lively, approachable atmosphere suited to groups and families.
Moderate for Germany: hotels are often cheaper than in major cities, while dining and local transit are fairly typical for the region.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
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Gelsenkirchen Hbf -> Heinrich-König-Platz, Gelsenkirchen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gelsenkirchen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen trains use the Eindhoven to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Gelsenkirchen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
Gelsenkirchen Hbf is 1 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Café Madrid, Shere Punjab, Café del Sol
Wi-Fi is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. ATMs are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Information desks are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel St. Petrus.
Wanne-Eickel Hbf is 3 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Wanne-Eickel Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Dschingis Khan, Kolpinghaus Wanne-Eickel, Nikolaus Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. ATMs are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Information desks are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wanne-Eickel Hbf.
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