The average train between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 twice daily between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Belgium is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Nord and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 5h 33m.
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 54m.