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Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train

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Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Cheapest

€76

Average

€99

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

09:29AM3h53

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

01:22PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€761One-way

1 transfer

08:29AM3h45

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:14PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€881One-way

1 transfer

08:09AM3h14

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:23AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€931One-way

2 transfers

09:34AM3h09

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:43PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1131One-way

3 transfers

09:29AM3h19

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:48PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1241One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 23

08:09AM3h14

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:23AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

2 transfers

08:29AM3h45

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:14PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

08:29AM3h02

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:31AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

2 transfers

08:34AM3h14

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:48AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

2 transfers

09:29AM2h59

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:28PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

2 transfers

09:29AM3h19

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:48PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

09:29AM3h53

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

01:22PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Sep 23

Fastest Journey

2 h 59 m

Average

3 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

190 km

It's difficult to get from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.

Fastest

09:29AM2h59

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:28PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1241One-way

2 transfers

08:29AM3h02

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:31AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1091One-way

2 transfers

08:09AM3h14

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:23AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€931One-way

2 transfers

08:34AM3h14

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

11:48AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1241One-way

2 transfers

09:29AM3h19

Gelsenkirchen Central Station

12:48PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

€1241One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

	Distance	117 miles (189 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 59 min
	Average train ticket price	$53 (€47)
	Train frequency	2 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main cover the 117 miles (189 km) long route taking on average 3 h 59 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $20 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $53 (€47). Travelers depart most frequently from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main trains

Find the best trains from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $20 (€18). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 2 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $20
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main 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 Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $20 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is $53 (€47); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main train travel time is 3 h 59 min for the 117 mile (189 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 6: 09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 8: 29 PM.

There are 2 trains a day from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 29 PM.

When departing from Gelsenkirchen, you have various train station options to start your route from including Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen Zoo and Gelsenkirchen-Hassel. When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your route in train stations like Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, Frankfurt Main Ost and Frankfurt am Main - Stadion.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gelsenkirchen Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is May.

However, you have options as you can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Gelsenkirchen 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Gelsenkirchen

Frankfurt am Main

Gelsenkirchen Hbf is the most popular Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen for your trip to Frankfurt am Main.

Gelsenkirchen Hbf Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Bahnhofsvorplatz 10, 45879 Gelsenkirchen

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.

Gelsenkirchen Zoo ATM

Amenities at station

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen Zoo, Münsterstr. 1, 45889 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen-Hassel Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen-Hassel, Eppmannsweg 98, 45896 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen ATM

Amenities at station

ATM

Accessibility

Address

Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen, Karl-Mayer-Straße 58, 45884 Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen, ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Gelsenkirchen, Braubauerschaft (Zoo Bahnhof) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

45889 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Gelsenkirchen, Buer Nord Bahnhof Parking

Amenities at station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

45894 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Gelsenkirchen, Goldbergstraße (Buer Rathaus) Accessibility

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

45894 Gelsenkirchen, Germany

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