The average train between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Belgium is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare Du Midi and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 36m • 2 changes

3h 58m • 2 changes

3h 29m • 2 changes

3h 32m • 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Belgium to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Belgium to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between Belgium and Gelsenkirchen is 195.1 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 3h 45m.