Trains tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: InterCity + Regional-Express
    InterCity + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $35Average Duration5h 34m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$109 - $175Average Duration2h 18m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $31Average Duration2h 30m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22.5carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$123
Average train trip duration2h 18m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:27am
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Latest train departure8:09pm

Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 15, 2025 with a price of $95

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Frankfurt am Main to Gelsenkirchen is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gelsenkirchen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Frankfurt am Main and Gelsenkirchen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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