- 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
€64
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
It's difficult to get from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€65 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €103 Average price | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average €66.
A train is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Gelsenkirchen take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 20h 30m.
Tickets start at around €65 compared to roughly €35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-29.58. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 2h 58m 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 Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:47 PM Wiesbaden | 3h19 | 8:06 PM Gelsenkirchen | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, August 13 | |||||
![]() | 6:56 AM Wiesbaden | 2h47 | 9:43 AM Gelsenkirchen | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €64 but you can travel from only €62 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 20:45. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (177 km) distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 109 miles (177 km) |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €64 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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 Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden to Gelsenkirchen trains use the Wiesbaden Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Wanne-Eickel Hbf. Use this guide to compare Wiesbaden and Gelsenkirchen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wiesbaden Hbf is 1 km from Wiesbaden city centre. Public transport options include:
Wiesbaden 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: Beef and Bun, Rooster Fried Chicken, Trattoria Da-Balbi, Oranien-Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Wiesbaden Hbf. ATMs are available at Wiesbaden Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Wiesbaden Hbf. Information desks are available at Wiesbaden Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Wiesbaden Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wiesbaden Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wiesbaden Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wiesbaden Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Landeshaus, Hotel Luisenhof, Aurora, Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden.
Mainz-Kastel is 8 km from Wiesbaden city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz-Kastel 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: Bistrorante Midi, Bastion von Schönborn, Eiscafé La Scala, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz-Kastel. ATMs are available at Mainz-Kastel.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz-Kastel. Information desks are available at Mainz-Kastel.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz-Kastel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz-Kastel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz-Kastel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz-Kastel.
Nearby hotels include Hotel zum Schnackel.
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.
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen is 2 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen 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: Grill-Pizzeria Grammatikas, Viva Sevilla, Nudelland
Wi-Fi is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. ATMs are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
Ticket office support is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. Information desks are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
Luggage storage is available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen.
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