Gronau to Gelsenkirchen train

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Gronau - Gelsenkirchen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

24 trains operate daily from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen. The train trip from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen is usually about 2 hours and 44 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours.

	Distance	46 mi (74 km)
	Fastest train	2h 0m
	Lowest price	$29.35
	Most frequent service	Deutsche Bahn
	Train lines	2

Which train should you take from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen?

2 train services operate from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 21 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Deutsche Bahn	21	2h 45m	$43.80
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company	8	2h 42m	$45.15

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gronau leaves from Train Station . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and 4 other train stations.
From Gronau to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gelsenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 12 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gelsenkirchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Gronau and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 46 miles, or 74 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours, Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Gronau to Gelsenkirchen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Gronau at 5:00am 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 24 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 Gelsenkirchen to Gronau.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Gronau?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Gronau.

All train stations in Gronau:

Train Station

Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?

Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf

There are more train stations and stops in Gelsenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Gronau will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Gelsenkirchen:

Train stations in Gelsenkirchen:

Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord

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