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Selfkantbahn Museum
Local railway museum preserving the region’s steam and industrial rail history, with exhibits and heritage rolling stock.
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
52 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
1 h 11 m
Trains on 20 Sept
5
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 5 trains from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
26406
S8 · 10315
20066 · 10317
S8 · 10319
26408
26406
26408
20066 · 10317
S8 · 10315
S8 · 10319Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-18.88. The journey takes 56m versus 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · 10315 | 6:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 8:01 Geilenkirchen station | 1 change | |
26406 | 7:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h52 | 8:13 Geilenkirchen station | 0 changesdirect | |
20066 · 10317 | 7:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h13 | 9:01 Geilenkirchen station | 1 change | |
26408 | 8:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h52 | 9:13 Geilenkirchen station | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · 10319 | 8:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h29 | 10:01 Geilenkirchen station | 1 change |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen run on average 9 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 52m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Geilenkirchen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Geilenkirchen trip today.
Local railway museum preserving the region’s steam and industrial rail history, with exhibits and heritage rolling stock.
Regional museum in nearby Heinsberg Castle covering local history, archaeology and art in an atmospheric historic complex.
Museum in nearby Übach-Palenberg focused on Roman settlement history, with finds and reconstructions from the local villa estate.
Central square of Geilenkirchen with shops, church views and everyday local life; a practical starting point for exploring the town.
Castle park around Burg Trips with mature trees, lakeside views and walking routes that combine nature with historic scenery.
Leisure lake area west of town popular for walks, waterside views and an easy outdoor outing in the wider Geilenkirchen area.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geilenkirchen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Geilenkirchen trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchen station pair, with some services arriving at Lindern. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Geilenkirchen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Geilenkirchen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzaria Romana, Pizzaria Milano II, Athen, Bollywood
Wi-Fi is available at Geilenkirchen. ATMs are available at Geilenkirchen.
Ticket office support is available at Geilenkirchen. Information desks are available at Geilenkirchen.
Luggage storage is available at Geilenkirchen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Geilenkirchen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Geilenkirchen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geilenkirchen.
Nearby hotels include City Hotel.
Lindern is 7 km from Geilenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
Lindern has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Linderner Grillschranke
Wi-Fi is available at Lindern. ATMs are available at Lindern.
Ticket office support is available at Lindern. Information desks are available at Lindern.
Luggage storage is available at Lindern. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lindern: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lindern: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lindern.
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