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Trip Summary
There are 2 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Emden. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Emden usually takes around 2 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity train can make the trip in 2 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 127 mi (205 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 31m |
| Lowest price | £33.84 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Gelsenkirchen to Emden
- DB Intercity tickets: £34 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £45 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £37 one-way
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Emden?
There are 3 train lines with service from Gelsenkirchen to Emden. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 2h 37m | £41.33 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 2h 59m | £44.86 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 3h 14m | £37.31 |
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 Emden start from £37, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Emden. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf . And in Emden trains arrive at Train Station .
From Gelsenkirchen to Emden train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Emden faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Gelsenkirchen to Emden tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Gelsenkirchen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Emden with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Emden 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 Emden?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Emden has one train station.
Train stations in Emden:
Train Station
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