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Trip Summary
There are usually 33 daily train trips available from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by train from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen usually takes 8 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 6 hours and 4 minutes.
Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 4m |
Lowest price | $31.83 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen?
2 train services operate from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 22 | 9h 54m | $59.30 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 8h 10m | $63.88 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Luxembourg leaves from Rue De La Déportation and 3 other stations. And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen-Hassel and one other train station.
From Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 10 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.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 32 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Luxembourg and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 138 miles, or 222 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 57 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 Luxembourg to Gelsenkirchen on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Luxembourg 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 33 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 Luxembourg.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Luxembourg?
Main departure station: Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Luxembourg where you can board the train.
All train stations in Luxembourg:
Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
Dommeldange
Luxembourg Train Station
Rue De La Déportation
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen receives travelers from Luxembourg at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
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