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Compare 2 ways to go from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen.

Average Price$9 - $51Average Duration42m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $6Average Duration40m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
40mAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Train Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$29
Average train trip duration42m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure6:41am
Distance24 miles (38 km)
Latest train departure6:59pm

Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $6 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-05-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Gelsenkirchen.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Gelsenkirchen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Düsseldorf and Gelsenkirchen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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