The average train between France and Gelsenkirchen takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from France 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 5 times a week between France and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station via Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
France to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The distance between France and Gelsenkirchen is 663.8 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 31m.
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