The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€6
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Of the 3 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Gelsenkirchen on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Live departures
Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2206 | On time 7:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h31 | 7:43 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 824 · RE 10119 | On time 7:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h45 | 8:25 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1223 · RE 89873 | On time 7:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h40 | 8:28 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, Eurobahn from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, Eurobahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
VIAS Rail GmbH
National Express
Eurobahn
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Gelsenkirchen, you can end your journey in train stations like Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen station and Gelsenkirchen-Hassel station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gelsenkirchen Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- 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
- Pizza Egem
- Dietrichs
- Grill-Pizzeria Grammatikas
- Viva Sevilla
- Nudelland
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