The average train between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Belgium to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belgium is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Nord and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Belgium to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Belgium station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Belgium to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by STIB, depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Belgium to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by STIB, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen is 195.1 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gare Du Nord, Brussels-Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 26m.