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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: June 21 atDeparture city: GelsenkirchenDeparture location: Gelsenkirchen HbfArrival time: June 21 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Cologne Messe/DeutzOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: June 21 atDeparture city: GelsenkirchenDeparture location: Gelsenkirchen HbfArrival time: June 21 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Cologne Messe/DeutzOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 21 atDeparture city: GelsenkirchenDeparture location: Gelsenkirchen HbfArrival time: June 21 atDestination city: CologneDestination location: Cologne Messe/DeutzOperated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEVehicle: TrainDuration:
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
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| Average Price$10 - $47 | Average Duration1h 10m | 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | Most eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$5 - $16 | Average Duration1h | 3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | CheapestFastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Gelsenkirchen to CologneAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Gelsenkirchen to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $9To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $9 to $54 for a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-06-25.
Usually DBAH - ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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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 Gelsenkirchen and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Gelsenkirchen and Cologne 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?
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.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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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