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France to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Gelsenkirchen takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 29m
Duration
620 km
Distance
€230
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
5h 35m
€179–338

France to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between France and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 619.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between France and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Cité to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 35m.

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