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Trip Summary
There are usually 44 daily train trips available from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen usually takes 6 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 5 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 191 mi (307 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 47m |
| Lowest price | $35.16 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $159 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $59 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $35 one-way
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 42 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 59m | $158.75 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 8h 55m | $90.70 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 42 | 6h 55m | $108.76 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen start from $35, and on average cost . Daily there are 42 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Mellingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Mellingen trains arrive at Mellingen(Thür) .
From Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to Mellingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 47 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 23 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Mellingen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mellingen is approximately 191 miles, or 307 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 47 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 Gelsenkirchen to Mellingen 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 1:00am 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 44 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 Mellingen to Gelsenkirchen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
There are two stations in Gelsenkirchen where you can board the train to Mellingen.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Where is the train station in Mellingen?
Main arrival station: Mellingen(Thür)
Mellingen has one train station.
All train stations in Mellingen:
Mellingen(Thür)
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