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Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin Train Schedule
Is it better to travel by bus or train from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin?
There are usually 2 daily bus trips from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin.
Bus | Train | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price$84.86 | Avg. Price$113.52 |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips2 | Daily Trips2 |
Duration | Duration11h 3m | Duration13h 21m |
Trip Summary
You can pick from 4 daily train trips between Gelsenkirchen and Szczecin. The average train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin takes 12 hours, but some FlixTrain train trips are as short as 10 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 341 mi (548 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 51m |
| Lowest price | $66.81 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 4 | 12h 1m | $114.45 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 4 daily trips to Szczecin from Gelsenkirchen. The train usually departs from Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen and arrives at Central Bus Station in Szczecin after about 12 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Szczecin is approximately 341 miles, or 548 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 51 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gelsenkirchen to Szczecin. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. 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 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Szczecin to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
There are two stations in Gelsenkirchen where you can board the train to Szczecin.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Where is the train station in Szczecin?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
Szczecin receives travelers from Gelsenkirchen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Szczecin:
Central Bus Station
Warzymice
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