The average train between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day 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 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen is 670.8 km. The road distance is 874 km.
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 8h 1m.