The average train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 8:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen is 204.9 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 3h 6m.
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