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Calais to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.

10h 52m
Duration
523 km
Distance
€146
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 44m
€84–333

Calais to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run twice daily between Calais and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 522.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 44m.

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