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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Leer and Gelsenkirchen. The average train journey from Leer to Gelsenkirchen takes 3 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 52m |
| Lowest price | £17.31 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Leer to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Leer to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 3h 54m | £29.91 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 36m | £38.27 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Leer to Gelsenkirchen start from £38, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leer leaves from Leer (Ostfriesl) . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Hassel .
From Leer to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 36 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 52 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Leer to Gelsenkirchen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Leer at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 3 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 Leer.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Leer?
Main departure station: Leer (Ostfriesl)
There is one train station in Leer.
All train stations in Leer:
Leer (Ostfriesl)
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen has one train station.
Train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
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