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Train Gelsenkirchen ↔ Heidelberg

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Avg. trip duration

9 hr 13 mins

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Avg. distance

644 km

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Cheapest trip

From 31,97 €

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Train stations in Gelsenkirchen

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If you need to bring your guide dog on your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg, please book your ticket as usual and then contact our customer service no later than 36 hours prior to departure in order to add your guide dog to the booking free of charge.
Booking a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg with FlixTrain is simple. To buy a ticket, select your departure and arrival cities and choose your preferred travel date in the search bar above. For the best deals, we recommend downloading the free FlixTrain App which allows you to have your ticket with you at all times.
Getting from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg with your FlixTrain ticket is easy! When you book your ticket online, we'll send you a PDF booking confirmation via email with a QR code that acts as your train ticket. And if you book through the FlixTrain App, your ticket will be automatically saved there for easy access.
You can easily track your FlixTrain from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg using our Real-Time Train Tracker Tool. Enter your stop in Gelsenkirchen, Heidelberg or booking number and check the status of your ride.
When you book your ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg with FlixTrain, a seat on board is always guaranteed and assigned to you for free.
We provide multiple secure payment methods for purchasing your ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg, including card payments, Paypal, Google Pay, and more. When you reach the payment section, you can view all available options and select your preferred method. If you encounter any payment issues, please refer to our payment help page.
When you travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg with FlixTrain, you don't have to worry about packing light. Your train ticket includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag. If you need to bring additional or special luggage, please check the available options on this page.
We strive to make our trains as comfortable and accessible as possible for passengers with disabilities and limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs, service animals, or are pregnant during their trip from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg. We offer information and assistance to ensure that all passengers have a safe and pleasant journey. For more information on booking tickets with wheelchairs or walking aids, please visit this page.
Yes, all FlixTrain trains from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg are wheelchair accessible, and we provide free transportation for wheelchairs, foldable wheelchairs, walking aids, and other assistive mobility devices.
Yes, passengers can access our free Wi-Fi while traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg.
You can travel from Gelsenkirchen to Heidelberg in comfort with FlixTrain, as most of our trains offer amenities such as free Wi-Fi, guaranteed seating, private outlets, and restrooms.
Please ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for the train to Heidelberg.

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