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Compare train for Gelsenkirchen to Rheine
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Rheine among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 29, while a train costs an average of CHF 29.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 29 Average price Cheapest | CHF 16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 30m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 29 compared to roughly CHF 16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Rheine by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Rheine is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:29 PM 1h39 Gelsenkirchen 4:08 PM Rheine Find prices2 transfers
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2:29 PM 1h39 Gelsenkirchen 4:08 PM Rheine Find prices2 transfers
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2:45 PM 1h09 Gelsenkirchen 3:54 PM Rheine CHF 32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:29 PM 1h39 Gelsenkirchen 6:08 PM Rheine Find prices2 transfers.png)
8:55 AM 1h56 Gelsenkirchen 10:51 AM Rheine CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
9:55 AM 1h56 Gelsenkirchen 11:51 AM Rheine CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Rheine as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Rheine-Mesum station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rheine by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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