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Calais to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Gelsenkirchen takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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.

7h 20m
Duration
517 km
Distance
€142
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain 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 / ...
6h 17m
€82–304

Calais to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 517.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 17m.

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