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Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf. 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 55m
Duration
305 km
Distance
€57
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Brussels to Gelsenkirchen Hbf train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Brussels and Gelsenkirchen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH3h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)FlixTrain GmbH3h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 37m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 305.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 43m.

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