Bristol to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. 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 4m
Duration: 874 km
Distance: €328
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...

8h 21m

€238–512

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 1:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 9:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
4:00 PM → 12:51 AM
Arrives next day
7h 51m • 4 changes
5:29 PM → 9:51 AM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:53 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:30 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 3:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:00 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 53m • 4 changes
10:00 AM → 6:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
11:00 AM → 7:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 8:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 9:51 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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 8h 21m.

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