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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Cheapest | |||||
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags | |||||
| Amsterdam Centraal | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
The cheapest train tickets from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen start from R 1 190. The average price for this train route is around R 1 488. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
The average train journey time from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 180 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
The earliest train from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen departs at 06:38. And the latest train departs at 18:38.
Which is the best train operator from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 523To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 523 to R 2 397 for a train ticket from Amsterdam to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 523, which is on 2026-01-23.
