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Trip Summary
There are 55 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg usually takes around 3 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 48 minutes.
Distance | 112 mi (179 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 48m |
Lowest price | €32.17 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg?
2 train services operate from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 50 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 50 | 3h 41m | €66.25 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 4h 55m | €50.01 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg start from €33, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bad Homburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Train Station . And in Bad Homburg trains arrive at Train Station .
From Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bad Homburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 48 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bad Homburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bad Homburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 01:00 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 55 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 Bad Homburg 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 Bad Homburg?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Bad Homburg has one train station.
Train stations in Bad Homburg:
Train Station
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