Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train

Cheap train tickets from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

Showing times and prices for May 29

Cheapest

44

Average

44

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

Deutsche Bahn
12:02PM6h02
Erfurt
06:04PMGelsenkirchen
441One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

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Deutsche Bahn
12:02PM6h02
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06:04PMGelsenkirchen
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Fastest train times from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

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Fastest Journey

6 h 2 m

Average

6 h 2 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

278 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Erfurt for Gelsenkirchen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
12:02PM6h02
Erfurt
06:04PMGelsenkirchen
441One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

distanceDistance172 miles (278 km)
durationAverage train duration4 h 34 min
priceAverage train ticket price$41 (€36)
frequencyTrain frequency2 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn

Trains from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen cover the 172 miles (278 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 34 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $41 (€36), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen trains

You can travel by train to Gelsenkirchen from Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $27 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn

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 Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train.

Deutsche Bahn from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen

FAQs: Travel by train from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen.
FAQs
Train tickets to Gelsenkirchen from Erfurt for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $27 (€24)  one way in the next 7 days.
In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $41 (€36)  for a train ticket between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen.
The train distance from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen is around 172 miles (278 km).
The Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train duration is on average 4 h 34 min, which is to be expected when traveling 172 mile (278 km) to Gelsenkirchen from Erfurt. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

When taking a train from Erfurt, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Erfurt Hbf, Erfurt Nord and Erfurt, Hbf Intercity-Hotel. 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 Erfurt Hbf   to Gelsenkirchen Hbf.

Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Erfurt Hbf and need to travel around 0.7 miles (1.2 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 Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Gelsenkirchen. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
The average number of trains departing Erfurt for Gelsenkirchen is 2 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
The earliest train departing from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 5: 18 AM. The last train departing from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen leaves at 10: 41 PM. You can find the latest Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train companies offering this trip and save money. If you book train tickets between Erfurt and Gelsenkirchen within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $41 (€36) one way. To find the best prices for this journey, consider booking your train ticket from Erfurt to Gelsenkirchen a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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