Escape to the snowy-side in style. Book a Swiss adventure today! Tell me more

Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

How to travel from Willingen to Geilenkirchen by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Willingen to Geilenkirchen? Look no further.

There are around 26 trains per day running between Willingen and Geilenkirchen, which usually take 4 hours 38 minutes to complete the 110 miles (177 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Geilenkirchen from Willingen, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. All or part of your journey will be on board a DB train, as they are the main operator of trains on this route.

You can save money on train tickets from Willingen to Geilenkirchen if you book in advance. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for timetables (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Willingen to Geilenkirchen by train

First train

07:07

Last train

23:37

Departure station

Willingen

Arrival station

Geilenkirchen

Journey time

From 3h 53m

Distance

110 miles (177 km)

Frequency

26 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train and bus operators

Deutsche Bahn

FAQs about the train journey from Willingen to Geilenkirchen

Want to know more about your journey from Willingen to Geilenkirchen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Geilenkirchen from Willingen?

To travel to Geilenkirchen from Willingen, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 4 hours and 38 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 53 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Willingen to Geilenkirchen?

Trains from Willingen to Geilenkirchen take an average of 4 hours and 38 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 53 minutes. You'll usually find 26 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Willingen and Geilenkirchen by train?

The quickest journey time between Willingen and Geilenkirchen by train is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Willingen to Geilenkirchen?

No, there are no direct trains running from Willingen to Geilenkirchen, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Willingen to Geilenkirchen train times

Check out the next trains departing from Willingen to Geilenkirchen for Tuesday 31st December 2024. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:3316:004h 27m, 3 changes
11:3316:134h 40m, 2 changes
13:0417:003h 56m, 3 changes
13:0417:134h 9m, 2 changes
13:3318:004h 27m, 3 changes
13:3318:134h 40m, 2 changes
15:0419:003h 56m, 3 changes
15:0419:134h 9m, 2 changes
15:3320:004h 27m, 3 changes
15:3320:174h 44m, 2 changes

Deutsche Bahn trains from Willingen to Geilenkirchen

You can travel from Willingen to Geilenkirchen on Deutsche Bahn trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

PhotoJoachimKohlerBremen, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0

The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.

Cheap train tickets from Willingen to Geilenkirchen

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Willingen to Geilenkirchen by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.