The average train between Canterbury and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 4 times a day between Canterbury and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Book your Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Gelsenkirchen is 418.1 km. The road distance is 792 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 3m.
