The cheapest and fastest trains from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen without transferring at least once.

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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $252.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 40m Average total duration 17h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen train times
The table below shows live departures for Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen trains for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:33 PM Tübingen | 5h33 | 8:06 PM Gelsenkirchen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:41 PM Tübingen | 5h25 | 8:06 PM Gelsenkirchen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen
Trains from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:29, the last at 17:15. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 08:29 |
Last train 17:15 |
Train companies: Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen trainsSüdwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Tübingen and Gelsenkirchen from $44 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Trains from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tübingen 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tübingen to Gelsenkirchen
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Café Binder
- China-/Thai-Restaurant Dynastie
- Kalender Falafel
- Bar & Ristorante La Torre
- City-Hotel
- Krone
- Hotel am Schloss
- Metropol garni
- Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Café Madrid
- Shere Punjab
- Café del Sol
- Hotel St. Petrus
- Dschingis Khan
- Kolpinghaus Wanne-Eickel
- Nikolaus Grill
- McDonald's
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