How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is 38m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?

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.

Train Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:24	Hbf	40m	08:04	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	Cheapest
	Train	18:12	Duesseldorf Central	30m	18:42	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	15:25	Hbf	39m	16:04	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	Train	12:09	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	35m	12:44	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	12:38	Duesseldorf Central	47m	13:25	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:25	Hbf	39m	16:04	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	Cheapest
	Train	06:14	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	28m	06:42	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	Fastest
	Train	07:24	Hbf	40m	08:04	Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)	No tags
	Train	06:14	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	28m	06:42	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	06:41	Duesseldorf Central	44m	07:25	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

30mAverage duration

25 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£6 - £35	Average duration38m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£2 - £5	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen 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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen is 38m, covering a distance of 24 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 28m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 19:40.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
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 Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen?
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.

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The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £45 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-29.