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Trip Summary
There are 20 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde usually takes around 6 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 234 mi (376 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 19m |
| Lowest price | £20.57 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde?
2 train services operate from Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 19 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 6h 53m | £44.45 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 7h 29m | £30.46 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Eckernförde. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf . And in Eckernförde trains arrive at Train Station .
From Gelsenkirchen to Eckernförde train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Eckernförde faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Eckernförde is approximately 234 miles, or 376 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 19 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 Eckernförde on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 20 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 Eckernförde to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Eckernförde.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Where is the train station in Eckernförde?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Eckernförde has one train station.
Train stations in Eckernförde:
Train Station
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