Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen by train
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Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen take around 2 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 180 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Amsterdam is scheduled to depart at around 00:24. The last departure is usually at around 21:24 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Amsterdam at around 01:18, with the last train leaving at around 21:24. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £21.97.
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 Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
The journey between Amsterdam and Gelsenkirchen usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
The Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train travel takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Gelsenkirchen leaving Amsterdam at around 00:24 and the last train leaving at around 21:24 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Amsterdam at around 01:18, with the final departure at 21:24.
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- From Stuttgart to Gelsenkirchen From £125.48
- From Viersen to Gelsenkirchen From £17.50
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- From Gelsenkirchen to Cologne Bonn Airport From £22.71
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