Trains tickets from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 23 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Gelsenkirchen
    Destination location: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen.

Bus
Average Price$52 - $173Average Duration19h 14m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$88 - $211Average Duration9h 28m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gelsenkirchen. The journey takes about 9 hours 28 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
9h 28mAverage Duration
$88Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Vienna to Gelsenkirchen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$100
Average train trip duration9h 28m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure6:13am
Distance472 miles (760 km)
Latest train departure1:13pm

Vienna to Gelsenkirchen Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $309 for a train ticket from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-06-28.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Gelsenkirchen you take, 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.

By choosing the train between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

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!

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Vienna and Gelsenkirchen is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $100 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $88. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Gelsenkirchen, choose the train, as it will take you from Vienna to Gelsenkirchen in about 9h 28m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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