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Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe. The train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe is usually about 4 hours and 46 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest DB Intercity train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 53 minutes.
Distance | 195 mi (314 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 53m |
Lowest price | $71.29 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe?
There are 4 train lines with service from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 8 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Eurocity | 1 | 4h 14m | $104.74 |
DB Intercity | 1 | 3h 53m | $91.06 |
Deutsche Bahn | 8 | 4h 44m | $116.04 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 7h 11m | $80.42 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe start from $80, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Itzehoe. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf . And in Itzehoe trains arrive at Train Station .
From Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Itzehoe faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 53 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Itzehoe is approximately 195 miles, or 314 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 2:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Gelsenkirchen to Itzehoe. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Itzehoe to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
There is one train station in Gelsenkirchen.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Where is the train station in Itzehoe?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Itzehoe has one train station.
Train stations in Itzehoe:
Train Station
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