Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 4m 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.

10h 4m
Duration: 792 km
Distance: €307
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43 / ...

7h 25m

€220–480

Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen train times

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 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:23 PM → 3:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 46m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 3:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h 46m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 3:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:21 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 2:14 AM
Arrives next day
12h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:24 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 6:07 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
4:23 PM → 3:09 AM
Arrives next day
9h 46m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:07 AM
Arrives next day
14h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 3:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 46m • 3 changes
6:23 PM → 10:45 AM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:18 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

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 25m.

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