Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen take around 1 hour and 14 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 70 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Cologne Bonn Airport is scheduled to depart at around  01:24. The last departure is usually at around 23:54 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cologne Bonn Airport at around 06:09, with the last train leaving at around 23:54. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 32 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$73.50.

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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen?

The journey between Cologne Bonn Airport and Gelsenkirchen usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen?

The Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen train travel takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Cologne Bonn Airport to Gelsenkirchen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Gelsenkirchen leaving Cologne Bonn Airport at around 01:24 and the last train leaving at around 23:54 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cologne Bonn Airport at around 06:09, with the final departure at 23:54.