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Trip Summary
There are usually 66 daily train trips available from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by train from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen usually takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 6 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 314 mi (505 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 4m |
| Lowest price | $111.79 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 55 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 8h 36m | $166.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 55 | 7h 32m | $155.98 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen start from $112, and on average cost . Daily there are 55 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Lucerne leaves from Luzern . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 32 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 6 hours and 4 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Lucerne and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 314 miles, or 505 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 4 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 Lucerne to Gelsenkirchen 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 Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Lucerne at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 66 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 Lucerne.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Lucerne?
Main departure station: Luzern
There is one train station in Lucerne.
All train stations in Lucerne:
Luzern
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen receives travelers from Lucerne at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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