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Bristol to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

9h 8m
Duration
874 km
Distance
€323
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 59m
€222–467

Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 873.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 59m.

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