Train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main on 29 November
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Frankfurt HbfNo tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Frankfurt HbfNo tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
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Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Frankfurt HbfNo tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
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Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Frankfurt HbfNo tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day
2h 40mAverage duration
120 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£21 - £21Average duration10h 40m
5kg CO₂e
Average price£20 - £131Average duration2h 38m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£11 - £26Average duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £70. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main is 2h 38m, covering a distance of 117 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  3. Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main departs at 06:07. And the latest train departs at 20:09.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Frankfurt am Main?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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