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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 11 Nov
- Cheapest price on 11 Nov
- £125
- Average ticket price on 11 Nov
- £126
- Fastest journey on 11 Nov
- 9 h 58 m
- Average journey duration on 11 Nov
- 10 h
- Trains on 11 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 956 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £125.
Fast trains
To travel from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw you need to make at least 3 changes.
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6:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 17:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes8:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 19:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes10:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 21:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes12:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 23:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes
5:02 9h58 Gelsenkirchen 15:00 Warsaw £125 1 One-way 3 changes6:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 17:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes8:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 19:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes10:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 21:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes12:59 10h01 Gelsenkirchen 23:00 Warsaw £127 1 One-way 3 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw
Germany
Poland
Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 956 km distance in 8h 51m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £51
Distance 956 km |
Average train duration 10h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 51m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £51
Frequently asked questions about your Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw.
The cost of a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £62, while the average price tends to be around £147.
The train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw covers a distance of 956 km and takes approximately 8h 51m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw is 956 km.
The first train from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw leaves at 0:09.
The last train from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw departs at 23:55.
Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw.
Live departures
Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw train times
The table below shows live departures for Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw trains for today, Tuesday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:59 Gelsenkirchen | 15h01 | 4:00 Warsaw | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:59 Gelsenkirchen | 16h01 | 8:00 Warsaw | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw trains with Omio?
Deutsche Bahn operates all trains services from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw.
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Gelsenkirchen and Warsaw from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
8h 51m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£62
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Gelsenkirchen and Warsaw
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
Yes, there is a night train from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw.
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Things to do in Warsaw
Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
- Must visit
National Museum in Warsaw
Major national art museum with Polish and European painting, decorative arts and a noted Faras Gallery.
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Warsaw Rising Museum
Interactive museum telling the story of the 1944 uprising through objects, testimonies and multimedia displays.
- Must visit
Old Town Market Place
Historic market square lined with colourful townhouses, street performers and easy access to Old Town lanes.
- Must visit
Krakowskie Przedmieście
Elegant royal route street linking key churches, palaces and monuments, best explored on foot between Old Town and centre.
- Must visit
Łazienki Park
Large city park with peacocks, lakeside paths and the Palace on the Isle, offering one of Warsaw's best walks.
Żurek
Hearty rye soup with fermented starter, sausage and egg, often served in a bread bowl. A classic Polish Easter and everyday comfort dish.
Pierogi
Pan-fried dumplings with fillings such as meat, cabbage and mushrooms, or potato and cheese. A staple of Polish home cooking and festive tables.
- Gluten-free
Bigos
Slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage and assorted meats. It is one of Poland’s most traditional and robust national dishes.
Restauracja U Wieniawy
Refined Polish dining by the Royal Castle, focusing on seasonal ingredients and elegant interpretations of national cuisine.
Podwale 25 KomPania Piwna
Historic, traditional restaurant near the Old Town serving Polish classics in an old-fashioned, atmospheric interior.
Restauracja Polonia
Long-established Warsaw institution known for Polish dishes, cakes and a grand dining room with a classic city-centre feel.
Polish złoty (zł)
Moderate for Europe: rooms, dining and public transport are usually cheaper than in Western European capitals, though central hotels and top restaurants cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- 20-35 zł for fast food or street food.
- Mid-range
- 50-90 zł per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- 180 zł+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- 12-18 zł for cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis, or add a small tip if service was helpful.
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The train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with scenic views particularly evident as you traverse through the lush greenery of Germany's countryside and the charming vistas of Poland's rural areas.
FAQs: Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw 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 Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gelsenkirchen and Warsaw
Most Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw trains use the Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Warszawa Centralna station pair. Use this guide to compare Gelsenkirchen and Warsaw train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Gelsenkirchen
Arrival train stations in Warsaw
Which Gelsenkirchen station do trains to Warsaw leave from?
Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw leave from Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The station is 1 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre at Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Bahnhofsvorplatz 10, 45879 Gelsenkirchen.
Gelsenkirchen HbfGelsenkirchen Hbf, Bahnhofsvorplatz 10, 45879 Gelsenkirchen
City-centre transport
Getting to Gelsenkirchen Hbf from Gelsenkirchen city centre
Gelsenkirchen Hbf is 1 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre. Public transport options include:
BusE51, 382, 348 · 12m · every ~10 min
Gelsenkirchen Hbf train station facilities and services
Gelsenkirchen 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 and drink
Food options include: Subway, Café Madrid, Shere Punjab, Café del Sol
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. ATMs are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Information desks are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelsenkirchen Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel St. Petrus.
Which Warsaw station do trains from Gelsenkirchen arrive at?
Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw arrive at Warszawa Centralna. Warszawa Centralna is 1 km from Warsaw city centre.
Warszawa CentralnaAl. Jerozolimskie 54, 00-024 Warsaw, Poland+48 22 474 13 13
City-centre transport
Getting to Warszawa Centralna from Warsaw city centre
Bus127, 128, 131, 158, 175, 507, 517, 520, 525, N32, N35, N37, N38, N85, N88, Z-9 · 1m · £1 · every ~193 min
520, 525, 131, N42, N31, N25, N81 · 2m · £1 · every ~60 min
Warszawa Centralna train station facilities and services
Warszawa Centralna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Strefa Centralna, Restauracja Halka
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa Centralna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Warszawa Centralna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Warszawa Centralna: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa Centralna: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warsaw Marriott Hotel, InterContinental Warsaw, Novotel Warszawa Centrum.
Train stations for Gelsenkirchen to Warsaw
Check train stations information for Gelsenkirchen and Warsaw, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.
The train station in Gelsenkirchen that goes to Warsaw is Gelsenkirchen Hbf, and it arrives at Warszawa Centralna.
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