Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach Train

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Gelsenkirchen - Offenbach Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

112 trains operate daily from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach. The train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach is usually about 3 hours and 53 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 30 minutes.

	Distance	123 mi (198 km)
	Fastest train	2h 30m
	Lowest price	$34.71
	Most frequent service	Deutsche Bahn
	Train lines	2

Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach?

2 train services operate from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 104 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Deutsche Bahn	104	3h 51m	$61.29
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company	15	4h 36m	$64.86

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach start from $35, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Offenbach. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Train Station . And in Offenbach trains arrive at Offenbach(Main) Ledermuseum and 2 other train stations.
From Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Offenbach faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Offenbach is approximately 123 miles, or 198 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 53 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Gelsenkirchen to Offenbach 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 112 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 Offenbach to Gelsenkirchen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?

Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen-Hassel

There are two stations in Gelsenkirchen where you can board the train to Offenbach.

All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:

Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Where is the train station in Offenbach?

Main arrival station: Offenbach(Main) Kaiserlei

There are more train stations and stops in Offenbach than most cities. Most trains from Gelsenkirchen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Offenbach:

All train stations in Offenbach:

Offenbach(Main) Kaiserlei
Offenbach(Main) Ledermuseum
Offenbach(Main)Ost
Central Train Station

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