Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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.

4h 42m
Duration: 305 km
Distance: €62
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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2h 50m

€46–115

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:45 AM
4h 14m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 1:42 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:34 PM → 4:45 PM
4h 11m • 1 change

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