Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main by train
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Overview: trains from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main
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Travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main by train
Considering a train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.
Train travel between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main:
Cheapest tickets: AU$197.83
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:
Tickets go on sale 8 and a half months in advance.
Train schedule for travel between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 9 trains make this journey of 190 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 00:44 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:56.
During the weekend, 00:44 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:16 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 34 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 10 minutes, spanning 190 kilometres in total.
When do tickets between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main go on sale?
Travellers can book train journeys between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main 8 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.
Additional information on train travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Frankfurt am Main city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main
Want to know more about your journey from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Frankfurt am Main is 190 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$197.83. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for this journey become available 8 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.
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