Next departures

Next departures for Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam on September 15
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
SloterdijkCheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Amsterdam CentraalFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Gelsenkirchen (ZOB)
SloterdijkNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Amsterdam CentraalNo tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Amsterdam CentraalNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam.

Average Price$26 - $44Average Duration3h 20m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$26 - $137Average Duration3h 33m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $24Average Duration2h 10m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$76
Average train trip duration3h 33m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:01am
Distance112 miles (180 km)
Latest train departure8:55pm

Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/13
$54
09/14
$42
Today
$85
09/16
No data
09/17
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09/18
$42
09/19
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09/20
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam was searched and found on Sep 14, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $132 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-09-18.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Amsterdam is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Amsterdam, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gelsenkirchen and Amsterdam compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen

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