To Gelsenkirchen by train

With ICE

Quickly to the heart of Gelsenkirchen

From € 30 one-way trip with ICE
Travel time Amsterdam - Dortmund: hrs
Tip! Early booking = lowest prices

Discover the diverse city of Gelsenkirchen: industrial history, football culture, green parks, art and shopping opportunities. Walk through the Nordsternpark, a recreational area on the site of an old coal mine. Or stroll through the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) in the centre of Gelsenkirchen in winter, with cosy stalls and activities.

Travel information

Travel information Gelsenkirchen

With the international train ICE, you can travel with Amsterdam Central Station and just change trains once in Oberhausen to get to Gelsenkirchen. During your trip you will have all you need to have a pleasant journey and relax in a comfortable chair.

Overview travel time Gelsenkirchen

Route	Travel time	Transfer(s)	Header	Header
Amsterdam - Gelsenkirchen	2.20	1	Content	Content
Groningen - Gelsenkirchen	3.40	3	Content	Content
Utrecht - Gelsenkirchen	1.54	1	Content	Content
Rotterdam - Gelsenkirchen	2.38	2	Content	Content
Eindhoven - Gelsenkirchen	2.04	2	Content	Content
Maastricht - Gelsenkirchen	3.57	2	Content	Content
Nijmegen - Gelsenkirchen	1.45	2	Content	Content

For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner

Prices

Prices train tickets Gelsenkirchen

ICE offers different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Options flexibility ICE

Supersparpreis Europa

Always the lowest rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations not possible

Sparpreis Europa

Low rates
Can be booked until departure
Changes and cancellations possible at a cost

Flexpreis Europa

Can be booked until departure
Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
City Ticket included*

*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport

Find out everything about ICE rates here

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money

Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.

General tips for getting the cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Book online to avoid booking fee.

Tips to get the best rates

Practical information

Practical information train to Gelsenkirchen

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Facilities on board

Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
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View the itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise! Download our app so that you will be kept informed of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

Seat reservation

It is not mandatory to reserve a seat. We do, however, advise you to do so. You will receive a confirmation of your seat reservation stating the carriage number and seat number.Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.