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Trip Summary
45 trains operate daily from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen. The train trip from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen is usually about 7 hours and 16 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 29m |
| Lowest price | £22.80 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 43 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 43 | 7h 20m | £42.72 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 6h 2m | £64.10 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen start from £64, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ettelbruck leaves from Train Station . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen .
From Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 2 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 5 hours and 29 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ettelbruck and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 123 miles, or 198 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 29 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.
Trains departing from Ettelbruck to Gelsenkirchen tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ettelbruck at 04:00 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 45 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 Ettelbruck.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ettelbruck?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Ettelbruck.
All train stations in Ettelbruck:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
There are more train stations and stops in Gelsenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Ettelbruck will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
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