The average train between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Brussels Airport (BRU) 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 6 times a week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:13 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels Airport (BRU) is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Nord and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Brussels Airport (BRU) to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Gelsenkirchen is 194.2 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Brussels-Nord and Köln Hbf in around 3h 30m.
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