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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Aachen Henricistraße | Cheapest | |||||
 | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
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| Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Aachen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
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Get from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen
The journey takes about 2 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen start from £22. The average price for this train route is around £33. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen is 2h 7m, covering a distance of 68 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 1m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Aachen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 20:10.
Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen was searched and found on 19 Dec 2025 with a price of £47To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £47 to £81 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £47, which is on 2025-12-19.
