Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen take around 7 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 589 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Copenhagen is scheduled to depart at around  00:01. The last departure is usually at around 23:59 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Copenhagen at around 00:08, with the last train leaving at around 23:32. On average, there are about 7 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$139.75.

We think any time is a great time to visit Gelsenkirchen, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Gelsenkirchen.

Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen?

The journey between Copenhagen and Gelsenkirchen usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen?

The Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen train travel takes about 7 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Copenhagen to Gelsenkirchen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Gelsenkirchen leaving Copenhagen at around 00:01 and the last train leaving at around 23:59 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Copenhagen at around 00:08, with the final departure at 23:32.