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Trip Summary
You can pick from 27 daily train trips between Alsdorf and Gelsenkirchen. The average train journey from Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen takes 2 hours and 45 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 2 hours and 26 minutes.
| Distance | 60 mi (96 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 26m |
| Lowest price | €21.99 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 25 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 25 | 2h 46m | €31.19 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 2h 39m | €26.70 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen start from €22, 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 Alsdorf leaves from Alsdorf Poststraße . And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 39 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 2 hours and 26 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Alsdorf to Gelsenkirchen 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 Alsdorf at 9:00am 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 27 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.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Alsdorf?
Main departure station: Alsdorf Poststraße
There is one train station in Alsdorf.
All train stations in Alsdorf:
Alsdorf Poststraße
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen has one train station.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
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