Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart

Showing times and prices for May 29

Cheapest price

€69

Average price

€103

Fastest journey

3 h 24 m

Average duration

3 h 24 m

Trains per day

27

Distance

336 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €69.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn10154 · ICE 821 · ICE 695
    6:34 PM5h11
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    11:45 PMStuttgart Hbf
    691One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 617+VIAS Rail GmbH52239
    8:39 PM3h31
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    12:10 AMStuttgart Hbf
    691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn10154 · ICE 821 · ICE 775+Hessische Landesbahn24363
    6:34 PM4h33
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    11:07 PMStuttgart Hbf
    691One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10150 · ICE 203 · ICE 1640 · 19251
    5:34 PM5h33
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    11:07 PMStuttgart Hbf
    791One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2009 · ICE 1644 · ICE 519
    11:13 AM4h58
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    4:11 PMStuttgart Hbf
    801One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €359.

Distance: 336 km

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Flight

€94

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

€414

Average price

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

20h 15m

Average total duration

19h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 53m

Average total duration

4h 53m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart train times

The table below shows live departures for Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn10206 · ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · ICE 225
On time
8:09 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
5h24
1:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10206 · ICE 915
On time
8:09 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h24
11:33 AM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10114 · ICE 515
On time
8:34 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
12:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89874 · IC 2013 · ICE 517
On time
9:31 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h40
2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10118 · ICE 105 · ICE 595
On time
9:34 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
1:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 225+VIAS Rail GmbH52251
Delayed
8:25 AM 9:39 AMGelsenkirchen Hbf
3h54
1:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10122 · ICE 517
On time
10:34 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
2:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2009 · ICE 1644 · ICE 519
On time
11:13 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h58
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn33088 · ICE 599+VIAS Rail GmbH31445 · 3131211:16 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
5h55
5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10126 · ICE 107 · ICE 597
On time
11:34 AM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
3:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10214 · ICE 919
On time
12:09 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h24
3:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10130 · ICE 519
On time
12:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
4:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10134 · ICE 109 · ICE 599
On time
1:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
5:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10134 · ICE 109 · IC 1946 · ICE 6111:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h37
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10218 · ICE 1011
On time
2:09 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h24
5:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10138 · ICE 927 · ICE 1013
On time
2:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h59
7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10138 · ICE 6112:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
6:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10142 · ICE 201 · IC 1948 · ICE 6133:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h37
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10142 · ICE 201 · ICE 691
On time
3:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
7:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10222 · ICE 1013
On time
4:09 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h24
7:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10146 · ICE 6134:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
8:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10150 · ICE 203 · ICE 693
On time
5:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h37
9:11 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10150 · ICE 203 · ICE 1640 · 192515:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
5h33
11:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10226 · ICE 1015
On time
6:09 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
3h24
9:33 PM Stuttgart Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10154 · ICE 821 · ICE 695
On time
6:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
5h11
11:45 PM Stuttgart Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10154 · ICE 821 · ICE 775+Hessische Landesbahn243636:34 PM Gelsenkirchen Hbf
4h33
11:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart

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Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €29 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 4h 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29
Distance
336 km
Average train duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
€41
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
4h 37m
First train
12:05 AM
Last train
11:20 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €29

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart from €29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 37m
Cheapest Price
€90
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 20m
Cheapest Price
€65
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
4 a day

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 24m
Cheapest Price
€74
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart can start from as little as €41 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart is €94; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart is 4h 37m to travel the 336 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart leaves at 11:20 PM.
There are 9 trains a day from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) for the best way to get you to Stuttgart. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Stuttgart from Gelsenkirchen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart

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The major train station for departures in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gelsenkirchen Hbf for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Stuttgart.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Subway
  • Café Madrid
  • Shere Punjab
  • Café del Sol
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel St. Petrus
Wanne-Eickel HbfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • Dschingis Khan
  • Kolpinghaus Wanne-Eickel
  • Nikolaus Grill
  • McDonald's

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