Shortest travel time:
57 m
Longest travel time:
2 h 57 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$45
Avg. daily departures:
55
Earliest departure:
00:11
Latest departure:
23:25
Cologne
Cologne train stations
Cologne Hauptbahnhof
Trankgasse 11 50667, Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
Cologne Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln, Germany
120 km
Gelsenkirchen
Gelsenkirchen train station
Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofsvorplatz 10 , Gelsenkirchen 45879, Germany

Cologne to Gelsenkirchen Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 1 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 55 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Cologne to Gelsenkirchen is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Cologne to Gelsenkirchen Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
58 min
2 hrs 57 min
00:11
11:46
25
Afternoon trains
57 min
1 hrs 30 min
12:09
17:49
17
Evening trains
57 min
1 hrs 18 min
18:07
20:41
8
Night trains
1 hrs 13 min
1 hrs 28 min
21:11
23:25
5

Trains on Cologne - Gelsenkirchen Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 16 min
$45
1
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
57 min
$52
8
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 8 min
$55
26
TGV INOUI
Train with 1 change
1 hrs 18 min
$67
12
TGV INOUI
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 28 min
$51
1
S-Bahn
S-Bahn
Train with 2 changes
1 hrs 11 min
$51
7
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