Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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.

3h 17m
Duration: 305 km
Distance: €62
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
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2h 39m

€45–239

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:32 PM → 7:56 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:34 PM → 9:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:34 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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